Overview
Body cavities are essential for the organization and function of internal organs in animals. They can be classified into three main types: acoelomate, pseudocoelomate, and coelomate. Acoelomates, like flatworms, lack a body cavity, while pseudocoelomates, such as roundworms, have a fluid-filled cavi...
Key Terms
Example: Flatworms are acoelomates.
Example: Roundworms are pseudocoelomates.
Example: Mammals are coelomates.
Example: Mesoderm gives rise to the coelom in coelomates.
Example: The coelom is a type of body cavity.
Example: The digestive system is an organ system.
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Key Concepts
AcoelomatePseudocoelomateCoelomateBody Functionality