somatoderm
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somatoderm — n. [Gr. soma, body; derma, skin] (MESOZOA) The outer rings of cells around the body; jacket cells … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
somatoderm — so·ma·to·derm … English syllables
somatoderm — ˌdərm noun ( s) Etymology: somat + derm : the mesodermal part of the somatopleure … Useful english dictionary
Mesozoa — The Mesozoa are enigmatic, minuscule, worm like parasites of marine invertebrates. It is still unclear as to whether they are degenerate platyhelminthes (flatworms) or truly primitive, basal metazoans. Generally, these tiny, elusive creatures… … Wikipedia
jacket cells — (MESOZOA: Orthonectida) The ciliated somatoderm; the number of body rings and their arrangement is of taxonomic importance … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
parapolar cells — (MESOZOA) Cells making up the ciliated somatoderm behind the calotte … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
uropolar cells — (MESOZOA: Rhombozoa) In Dicyemida, somatoderm cells at the posterior end of the trunk … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
