Steriolin glutinant or Atrichus isorhiza of Hydra

Steriolin glutinant is the smallest nematocyst. Their butt is not well formed. Barbs and barbules are absent. Its stems are short, thornless and open at the apex. Dr. Siddiq Publications
Action of stearoline glutenin
(i) It helps in locomotion.
(ii) binds the hydra to an object.
(iii) secretes sticky substances.
(iv) Capture the victim.

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