Journey to the Microcosmos: The Beautiful, Brutal Tentacles of Hydra
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Despite their simplicity, hydra are very good at catching prey, and they are also good at not becoming prey. This is all due to the power of their tentacles and the special cells inside of them called nematocytes. Part of the "Journey to the Microcosmos" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 11 minutes 30 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Microbiology, Physiology
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: Complexly
- Series: Journey to the Microcosmos
- Writer: Polly O'Shea
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