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Acrorhagi, catch tentacles and sweeper tentacles: a synopsis of ‘aggression’ of actiniarian and scleractinian Cnidaria

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Three types of organ (acrorhagi and catch tentacles in sea anemones, and sweeper tentacles in corals) are described with regard to both morphology and ‘aggressive’ function. Species known to possess such organs are listed. Research on the functions of these particular organs is reviewed and some exceptions to their usual behaviour patterns are highlighted. Further research on allogeneic recognition might shed more light on the phylogeny of anemones and corals.

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Williams, R.B. Acrorhagi, catch tentacles and sweeper tentacles: a synopsis of ‘aggression’ of actiniarian and scleractinian Cnidaria. Hydrobiologia 216, 539–545 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00026511

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