noun
- Plural of exoderm; the outermost layer of cells in certain organisms, particularly in some invertebrates and plants.
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The exoderms of marine organisms protect them from harsh saltwater environments.
- In developmental biology, the exoderms give rise to various external structures.
- The study of exoderms helps scientists understand how organisms interact with their surroundings.
- Different species have exoderms adapted to their specific ecological niches.