Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
In Ascaris, the coelom is
A
schizocoelom
B
true coelom
C
pseudocoelom
D
haemocoelom
Answer
pseudocoelom
Explanation
Solution
Pseudocoelom (pseudocoel) is a fluid filled cavity between body wall and gut with however an entirely different origin from true coelom. This is a persistent blastocoel, lacking a definite mesoderm lining. In some nematode worms, it may be filled with vacuolated mesenchyme cells. Pseudocoelomate invertebrates include aschelminthes.