pseudocoels
/ˈsuːdoʊˌsiːlz/
noun
- Plural of pseudocoel; body cavities that are not completely lined with mesoderm.
- The development of pseudocoels is an important step in the evolution of animal body plans.
- In some invertebrates, pseudocoels act as a hydrostatic skeleton for movement.
- The pseudocoels of roundworms help distribute nutrients throughout their bodies.