Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

triploblastic

Adjective

/ˌtraɪ.pləˈblæs.tɪk/

Definition

Referring to organisms that develop from three primary germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.

Examples

Humans are triploblastic creatures, having developed from the three primary layers during embryonic development.
Most animals, including vertebrates, are classified as triploblastic due to the presence of the three germ layers.

Meaning

Triploblastic organisms are more complex than diploblastic organisms, which only have two germ layers. This complexity allows for the development of more specialized structures and organs.