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ZOO 102 Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny Objective Question
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Which statement about the coelom is FALSE?
Options
A It is lined with epithelial cells
B It is found in all triploblasts
Correct Answer
C It houses the circulatory system
D It provides cushioning for major organ systems
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Not all triploblasts have a coelom; acoelomates are triploblasts that lack one. The other statements correctly describe the coelom's structure and function.

Hint

Recall the definition of 'acoelomate'.

Question Info

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