what is ectoplasm?
This layer is designated the ectoplasm, as distinguished from the remainder of the cell contents, the endoplasm. The Fundamentals of Bacteriology Charles Bradfield Morrey. In some rare cases the ectoplasm secretes a gelatinous mantle. ectoplasm, ekâ²to-plasm, n. the exterior protoplasm or sarcode of a cell. Differentiation of ectoplasm and endoplasm distinct or wanting. The real tug of war comes when the hypha is face to face with the ectoplasm.