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Nematocysts have classically been considered to be independent effectors, that is, the nematocyst, nematocyte, and the associated sensory receptor(s) operate without the control or intervention of the nervous system (e. g., Parker, 1916, 1919; Parker and Van Alstyne, 1932; Pantin, 1942a, b; Pantin and Pantin, 1943; Ewer, 1947; Jones, 1947; Burnett et. al., 1960; Lentz, 1966; Picken and Skaer, 1966).
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Conklin, E.J., Mariscal, R.N. (1976). Increase in Nematocyst and Spirocyst Discharge in a Sea Anemone in Response to Mechanical Stimulation. In: Mackie, G.O. (eds) Coelenterate Ecology and Behavior. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9724-4_57
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