Acrorhagus

/ˌækroʊˈreɪɡəs/ noun

Definition

A stinging tentacle or specialized structure found near the mouth of certain sea anemones and corals.

Etymology

From Greek akron (extremity, top) + rhagos (berry, nodule), named for the berry-like or nodular appearance of these stinging structures.

Kelly Says

Sea anemones use acrorhagi as 'chemical weapons' to fight with rival anemones over territory on rocks—it's basically underwater turf war chemistry.

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