Term Name:	nematocyst
Synonyms:	cnidocyst
Definition:	An organelle found in cnidoblast (nematoblast) cells. When matured, these stinging organelles store toxins and can deliver them when the cnidocil (a short extension of the cnidocyst) is stimulated by a prey or another stimulus.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042151]    QuickGO    AmiGO