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Explain the body cavity of acoelomates in phylum Platyhelminthes and the function of mesoderm in these animals.
Explain the body cavity of acoelomates in phylum Platyhelminthes and the function of mesoderm in these animals.
Acoelomates in phylum Platyhelminthes lack a body cavity or coelom. The mesoderm forms a loose, cellular tissue called mesenchyma or parenchyma, which fills the space between the ectoderm and endoderm. It forms a packing around the internal organs of the animals to support and protect them.
Describe the gut and transport system in acoelomates.
Describe the gut and transport system in acoelomates.
In acoelomates, the gut is sac-type and there is no special transport system. Only the excretory system is developed for the transport of excretory products. This system consists of flame cells, excretory ducts, and excretory pores.
What are the features of the nervous system in acoelomates?
What are the features of the nervous system in acoelomates?
In acoelomates, the nervous system is well developed.
