What is the Role of Nutritive Muscular Cells in Movement?
In addition to their digestive role, nutritive muscular cells contribute to the movement of the organism. The contractile myofibrils within these cells enable them to contract and relax, facilitating movements such as the pulsations seen in jellyfish or the retraction of sea anemones. This contractile ability also helps in mixing the contents of the gastrovascular cavity, enhancing digestion and nutrient distribution.
