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Pseudocoelomate Animals

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Abstract

Bilateria in which:-

  1. 1.

    A perivisceral cavity is present which is not a true coelom.

  2. 2.

    The organs are not obviously connected by parenchyma.

  3. 3.

    Flame-cells may or may not be present in the excretory system.

  4. 4.

    There is no blood vascular system.

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© 1975 J. E. Webb, J. A. Wallwork, J. H. Elgood

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Webb, J.E., Wallwork, J.A., Elgood, J.H. (1975). Pseudocoelomate Animals. In: Guide to INVERTEBRATE ANIMALS. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-15599-6_6

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