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volvent

(vŏlˈvənt)

noun

A pear-shaped nematocyst that ejects a thick thread which coils around and immobilizes prey.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin volvēns, volvent-

Origin: , present participle of volvere, to turn; see volvox

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