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ZOO 102 Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny Objective Question
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What is the difference between a 'eucoelomate' and a 'pseudocoelomate'?
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A Eucoelomates have no coelom; pseudocoelomates have a true coelom
B Eucoelomates have a coelom entirely lined by mesoderm; pseudocoelomates have a cavity derived partly from mesoderm and endoderm
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C Eucoelomates are diploblasts; pseudocoelomates are triploblasts
D Eucoelomates have a mouth that develops first; pseudocoelomates have an anus that develops first
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Eucoelomates (or true coelomates) have a cavity fully derived from mesoderm. Pseudocoelomates have a 'false' coelom formed between the mesoderm and endoderm.

Hint

The prefix 'pseudo-' means false.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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