Cnido-glandular tract: The median band located on the upper portion of the mesenterial filament, this band consisting of a mesogleal core and an epithelium including supporting cells, gland cells, and nematocysts (Stephenson, 1928: p. 33).

 

Image of a Cnido-glandular tract: (species names are linked to the Hexacorallian database)

Species Pelocoetes minima

CAPTION
Fig. 10.-Transverse section through the trefoil region of the filament. cil.tr., ciliated tract; cnid.gl.tr., cnidoglandular tract; gl.c., gland-cell; int.tr., intermediate tract of the filament; mu., mucus-cell, ret., reticular tract.

 

In the picture above, the cnido-glandular tract is highlighted yellow from a picture of a mesenterial filament.