The mesoglea serves as an internal skeleton, supporting the body. Its elastic properties help restore the shape after it is deformed by the contraction of muscles.

What is mesoglea in biology?

: a gelatinous substance between the endoderm and ectoderm of sponges or cnidarians.

What is the function of mesoglea in Hydra?

Hydra consists of two cell layers with an acellular mesoglea between. This meso- glea serves as both a skeleton to support the organism and as a substratum for cell attachment.