Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

diploblastic

Adjective

/ˌdɪpləˈblæstɪk/

Definition

Relating to an organism that develops from two primary germ layers.

Examples

Jellyfish are considered diploblastic because their bodies are composed of only two cell layers.
During embryonic development, diploblastic organisms form their body structure without the mesoderm layer.

Meaning

Diploblastic organisms are those that have two layers of cells: ectoderm and endoderm. This term is often used in the context of certain types of invertebrates.