📂 Anatomy
pinacoderm — Definition
Pinakoderm / pinacoderm
Pinakoderm is a thin, flat epithelium-like cell layer covering the outer surface of sponges (Porifera). This layer consists of cells called pinakocytes and acts as a protective barrier by wrapping the outer part of the body wall. Pinakoderm is located in the vicinity of pores (ostia) that joined the sponge into the water flow system and regulates the inlet of water inside. Anatomyally, it forms the outer layer of sponges and is connected with the mezohil layer inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Pinakoderm?
Pinakoderm; pinakoderm is a thin, flat epithelium-like cell layer covering the outer surface of sponges (Porifera). This layer consists of cells called pinakocytes and acts as a protective barrier by wrapping the outer part of the body wall. Pinakoderm is located in the vicinity of pores (ostia) that joined the sponge into the water flow system and regulates the inlet of water inside. Anatomyally, it forms the outer layer of sponges and is connected with the mezohil layer inside.
❓ What is pinacoderm in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "pinacoderm" is Pinakoderm.
❓ Which medical field is Pinakoderm related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.