pseudocoelomate
/ˌsuːdoʊˈsiːləmeɪt/
noun
- An animal that has a body cavity (coelom) that is not completely lined with mesoderm, such as roundworms.
- Roundworms are a common example of a pseudocoelomate found in soil and water.
- The pseudocoelomate body plan is simpler than that of animals with a true coelom.
- In biology class, we learned that a pseudocoelomate has a fluid-filled cavity that helps with movement and digestion.
adjective
- Relating to or having a pseudocoelom.
- A pseudocoelomate organism does not have a fully lined body cavity like mammals do.
- The pseudocoelomate structure allows these worms to be flexible and move easily through their environment.
- Scientists study pseudocoelomate animals to understand the evolution of body cavities.