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BIO 102 Unique characteristics of animals 1 Objective Question

Question

Animals belonging to Phylum Platyhelminthes are typically characterized by which type of body cavity?
Options
A Coelomate
B Pseudocoelomate
C Acoelomate
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D Hemocoel
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phylum Platyhelminthes (Flatworms) are described as acoelomate, meaning they have no true body cavity.

Hint

Flatworms are 'flat' partly because they lack an internal fluid-filled space.

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