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Sweeper tentacle
A coral polyp tentacle that has an increased number of nematocysts and elongates in order to 'sting' neighbouring corals and sessile invertebrates. A tool in the competition for space and resources.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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