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

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2015

Between the epidermis and gastrodermis is the mesoglea.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2015

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

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2015

Cnidarian cells exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide by diffusion between cells in the epidermis with water in the environment, and between cells in the gastrodermis with water in the gastrovascular cavity.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2015

Like the sponges, Cnidarian cells exchange oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogenous wastes by diffusion between cells in the epidermis and gastrodermis with water.

From Textbooks Apr. 25, 2013

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