acontia

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Etymology

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From the plural of New Latin acontium, from Ancient Greek ἀκόντιον (akóntion, little dart).

Noun

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acontia (plural acontias)

  1. (zoology) Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidae), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actiniae when irritated.

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