mesogloea
/ˌmɛzəˈɡliːə/
noun
- A jelly-like layer between the outer and inner cell layers in simple animals like jellyfish and sponges.
- Scientists studied the mesogloea to understand how jellyfish maintain their shape.
- In a sponge, the mesogloea contains cells that help with digestion and support.
- The mesogloea of a jellyfish gives it a soft, translucent body.