HYPODERMA

Hypoderma, genus Hypoderma

(noun) in some classifications considered the type genus of the family Hypodermatidae: warble flies

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

hypoderma (plural hypodermata)

(botany) A layer of tissue beneath the epidermis in plants, performing the physiological function of strengthening the epidermal tissue. In phanerogamous plants it is developed as collenchyma.

(zoology) An inner cellular layer which lies beneath the chitinous cuticle of arthropods, annelids, and some other invertebrates.

Source: Wiktionary

Hyp`o*der"ma, n. Etym: [NL. See Hypo, and derma.]

1. (Bot.)

Definition: A layer of tissue beneath the epidermis in plants, and performing the physiological function of strengthening the epidermal tissue. In phanerogamous plants it is developed as collenchyma.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: An inner cellular layer which lies beneath the chitinous cuticle of arthropods, annelids, and some other invertebrates.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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