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ZOO 102 Basis of Categorization of Diversity of Animals Objective Question

Question

An animal that possesses a body cavity lined by patches of mesoderm rather than a continuous lining is classified as a(n):
Options
A Pseudocoelomate
Correct Answer
B Acoelomate
C Eucoelomate
D Chordate
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Pseudocoelomates have a body cavity with only patches of mesoderm. Choice C is incorrect because eucoelomates have a cavity fully lined by mesoderm.

Hint

Think 'false' or 'partial' cavity.

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