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)
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Species Pelocoetes minima CAPTION |
In the picture above, the cnido-glandular tract is highlighted yellow from a picture of a mesenterial filament.