The jelly-like substance that separates the [[epidermis]] from the inner [[cell]]s in a [[sponge]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia | The jelly-like substance that separates the [[epidermis]] from the inner [[cell]]s in a [[sponge]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia |