Nematocysts are an important adaptation for cnidarians because these specialized cells allow the jellyfish to capture their prey without a jaw or teeth.
The sting produced from nematocysts are what gives jellyfish their infamous reputation, but without nematocysts, jellyfish would be unable to feed.
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