How does the Cnidocyte of a Cnidarian Function? A cnidocyte, cnidoblast or nematocyte, is a type of venomous cell unique to the phylum Cnidaria (corals, sea anemones, hydrae, jellyfish, etc.).
Such cells are called stem cells. Stem cells are those undifferentiated cells which have the potential to become specialized to form a specific type of cell. For instance, mesenchymal stem cells are a type of stem cells which can differentiate into osteoblasts, chrondocytes, myocytes and adipocytes.
Identification: The numerous round, red blood cells in a featureless matrix are unmistakable. Features to Know: the liquid matrix is called the plasma. The numerous round, red cells are erythrocytes (or red blood cells) that lack nuclei (the center of the cell is depressed and thus may appear lighter colored).eatures to Know: the liquid matrix is called the plasma. The numerous round, red cells are erythrocytes (or red blood cells) that lack nuclei (the center of the cell is depressed and thus may appear lighter colored).