NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnimal KingdomPractice
Schizocoelomates and enterocoelomates are
Options
- AAcoelomates
- BInvertebrates
- CTrue coelomates
- DEchinoderms only
Correct answer
C. True coelomates
Step-by-step solution
The presence or absence of coelom is an important basis of classifications in animals. Coelom refers to a large fluid-filled space lying between two outer body wall and inner digestive tube. Schizocoelom arises from a mesodermal split. This body cavity is formed from blocks of mesoderm around the gut that enlarge and hollow out. Example- animals belonging to the Phyla Annelida, Mollusca and Arthropoda. Enterocoelom arises from out pocketing of the embryonic gut (endoderm). This type of body cavity is formed by out