GENERAL HISTOLOGY

OESOPHAGUS STOMACH

ECHINODERMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:Echinoderms are acoelomates.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Echinoderms lack a specialized body cavity that is located between the intestinal canal and body wall called coelom. Hence, they are acoelomates. So, statement (v) is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -Echinoderms are coelomates that have a deuterostome pattern of embryo development. The same pattern of development occurs in the chordates.

Detailed explanation-3: -Echinoderms are named for their spiny skin, which is covered by a thin layer of calcium carbonate plates and spines. Adult echinoderms have radial symmetry, but larvae have bilateral symmetry. Echinoderms have a unique water vascular system, with canals that extend along each body part.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (b). Echinoderms do not have gills.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: Members of the phylum Echinodermata are coelomates.

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