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gastrodermis

American  
[gas-troh-dur-mis] / ˌgæs troʊˈdɜr mɪs /

noun

Zoology.
  1. the inner cell layer of the body of an invertebrate.


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Etymology

Origin of gastrodermis

gastro- + -dermis

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Between the epidermis and gastrodermis is the mesoglea.

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The polyp form in these animals often shows a cylindrical morphology with a central gastrovascular cavity lined by the gastrodermis.

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The gonads are formed from the gastrodermis and gametes are expelled through the mouth.

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The gastrodermis and epidermis have a simple layer of mesoglea sandwiched between them.

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The opening leads to a gastrovascular cavity that is lined with a gastrodermis.

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