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What is the primary component of the body cuticle of nematodes?
Collagen
What is the function of the pseudocoele in nematodes?
Hydrostatic skeleton
Why do nematodes lack a peritoneal lining in their body cavity?
To prevent interference with organ functions
What is the primary function of the pseudocoelom in nematodes?
To serve as a hydrostatic skeleton
What is the composition of the non-nucleated cuticle covering the body of nematodes?
Collagen
How does the body cuticle of nematodes resist high hydrostatic pressure?
By having a thick collagen composition
Learn about the general morphology and characteristics of nematodes, including their unsegmented, elongated, cylindrical shape, non-nucleated cuticle, thick secreted body wall, and pseudocoelom. Discover more about their longevity and body cavity.
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