Question Details

Find the correct match

Options

A

Molluscs – acoelomate

B

Platyhelminthes – coelomate

C

Aschelminthes – pseudocoelomate

D

Insects – pseudocoelomate

Correct Answer :

Aschelminthes – pseudocoelomate

Solution :

The correct option is Aschelminthes – pseudocoelomate.

To understand why this is the correct match, we can review the classification of animals based on the presence and nature of their body cavity (coelom):

1. Acoelomates: These are animals that lack a body cavity between the alimentary canal and the body wall. The space is filled with cells and connective tissue. Platyhelminthes (flatworms) are acoelomate. Therefore, the option "Platyhelminthes – coelomate" is incorrect.
2. Pseudocoelomates: In some animals, the body cavity is present but is not lined by mesoderm. Instead, the mesoderm is present as scattered pouches between the ectoderm and endoderm. Such a body cavity is called a pseudocoelom, and the animals possessing it are called pseudocoelomates. Aschelminthes (roundworms) are the primary example of this group. Hence, "Aschelminthes – pseudocoelomate" is the correct match.
3. Coelomates: These animals possess a true body cavity which is lined by mesoderm on all sides. Annelids, Molluscs, Arthropods (including Insects), Echinoderms, Hemichordates, and Chordates are coelomates. Therefore, "Molluscs – acoelomate" and "Insects – pseudocoelomate" are both incorrect matches.

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