1. Plural of mesoglea; a gelatinous layer between the outer and inner cell layers in certain aquatic organisms, especially jellyfish and sea anemones.
Usage: biology; technical; plural form

Examples

• The mesogloeas of jellyfish provide structural support and flexibility.
• Marine biologists study the mesogloeas to understand how cnidarians maintain their body shape.
• The thickness of mesogloeas varies significantly among different jellyfish species.
• Under the microscope, the mesogloeas appeared as a translucent, gel-like substance.