triblastic

/ˈtrɪblæstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the Triblastica, a subkingdom of invertebrate animals in which the body is divided into three main parts, and the development of the embryo is not through a free-swimming larval stage.

“The triblastic worms were found to be the most diverse group of invertebrates in the area.”

Synonyms

  • coelomate
  • triploblastic

Antonyms

  • acoelomate
  • pseudocoelomate