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Which one of the following is acoelomate?
A
Earthworm
B
Leech
C
Liver-fluke
D
Threadworm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Platyhelminthes and sponges are classic examples of acoelomates.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flatworms are not coelomates. They don’t have a body cavity; hence called acoelomates. They have an incomplete digestive system, with only one opening. These organisms do not have a fluid-filled cavity between the digestive tract and the body wall. Examples-flukes, tapeworms, planaria, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Organisms in which coelom is absent are Spongilla, sea-anemone, Planaria and liver fluke, hence are, called acoelomates.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fasciola is Liver fluke belonging to class Trematoda, phylum Platyhelminthes. Platyhelminthes animals are acoelomate animals. Both Ascaris and Ancylostoma belong to phylum Aschelminthes which are pseudocoelomate animals.

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