trichocyst(redirected from trichocystic)
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One of a number of structures, in the form of minute elongated cysts, arranged radially around the periphery of a protozoan cell and containing fluid that when discharged serves for offense or defense; found in ciliates, such as Paramecium species.
[tricho- + G. kystis, bladder]
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An organelle in certain protozoans, especially ciliates, consisting of filamentous fibers that are discharged suddenly.
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trichocyst(1) Trichilemmal cyst, see there.
(2) An elongated vesicular structure found in ciliate protozoa, which contains toxic substances used for defence.
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trichocysta thread-like structure of uncertain function found in some PROTOZOANS, which is ejected from a pit on stimulation.
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