mesoglea

/mɛsəˈɡliːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A layer of loose connective tissue in the bodies of certain invertebrates, such as jellyfish and sea squirts, between the epidermis and the gastrodermis.

“The mesoglea of the jellyfish provided structural support for its internal organs.”

Synonyms

  • connective tissue
  • mesenchyme