Found 2 items, similar to Hypoderma.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Hypoderma Hypoderma n : in some classifications considered the type genus of the family Hypodermatidae: warble flies [syn: genus Hypoderma ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Hypoderma Hypoderma \Hyp`o*der"ma\, n. [NL. See Hypo, and derma.] 1. (Bot.) 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. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo["o]l.) An inner cellular layer which lies beneath the chitinous cuticle of arthropods, annelids, and some other invertebrates. [1913 Webster]