Trichocyst

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A trichocyst is structure in the cortex of certain ciliate and flagellate protozoans consisting of a cavity and long, thin threads that can be ejected in response to certain stimuli. Trichocysts may be widely distributed over an organism or restricted to certain areas. See the Encyclopædia Britannica for more details.

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