In contrast to annelids the platyhelminths show

Question

In contrast to annelids the platyhelminths show (A) radial symmetry (B) presence of pseudocoel (C) bilateral symmetry (D) absence of body cavity

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In annelids, a true coelom is present. In most annelids, coelom is divided by septa into compartments. The coelom is filled with coelomic fluid, which contains cells. The platyhelminthes do not contain coelom. Thus, they are acoelomates.

Q. In contrast to annelids the platyhelminths show

radial symmetry

presence of pseudocoel

bilateral symmetry

absence of body cavity

In annelids, a true coelom is present. In most annelids, coelom is divided by septa into compartments. The coelom is filled with coelomic fluid, which contains cells. The platyhelminthes do not contain coelom. Thus, they are acoelomates.