Streptolin Glutinant or Holotrichus isorhiza of Hydra

Streptolin Glutinant medium type nematocyst. Its capsule is small and the butt is not well formed. It lacks barbs, but has barbules. Its stems are long, spiny and open at the apex.
Action of Streptolin Glutinant
(i) It traps prey.
(ii) Helps in locomotion.
(iii) secretes sticky substances.

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