Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gastrovascular

Adjective

/ɡæs.trəˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

Definition

Relating to a system in certain organisms that provides both digestive and circulatory functions through a single cavity.

Examples

The gastrovascular cavity of jellyfish helps in distributing nutrients throughout their body.
In flatworms, the gastrovascular system plays a vital role in both nutrient absorption and waste elimination.

Meaning

The term gastrovascular describes a type of biological system that serves the dual purpose of digestion and circulation in certain invertebrates, such as jellyfish and flatworms.