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Platyhelminthes are...

Platyhelminthes are

A

Diploblastic, radially symmetrical and coelomate

B

Diploblastic, radially symmetrical and acoelomate

C

Triploblastic, bilaterally symmetrical and acoelomate

D

Triploblastic, bilaterally symmetrical and pseudocoelomate

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Platyhelminthes**: - Platyhelminthes, commonly known as flatworms, include both parasitic and non-parasitic species. They are characterized by their flat body shape. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - The question provides several options regarding the classification of Platyhelminthes. We need to evaluate each option based on their characteristics. 3. **Evaluating Option 1**: - The first option states that Platyhelminthes are "diploblastic, radially symmetrical, and coelomate." - This option is incorrect because Platyhelminthes are not coelomate; they are acoelomate (lack a body cavity). 4. **Evaluating Option 2**: - The second option also states "diploblastic, radially symmetrical, and coelomate." - Similar to the first option, this is incorrect for the same reasons. 5. **Evaluating Option 3**: - The third option claims that Platyhelminthes are "triploblastic, bilaterally symmetrical, and coelomate." - This option is partially correct. Platyhelminthes are indeed triploblastic and bilaterally symmetrical, but they are acoelomate, not coelomate. 6. **Evaluating Option 4**: - The last option states "triploblastic, bilaterally symmetrical, and pseudosilomate." - This option is incorrect because Platyhelminthes are acoelomate, not pseudosilomate. 7. **Conclusion**: - The correct classification of Platyhelminthes is that they are **triploblastic** and **bilaterally symmetrical**, but they are **acoelomate**. Therefore, none of the options provided are entirely correct. However, option 3 is the closest, as it correctly identifies them as triploblastic and bilaterally symmetrical.
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