Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
Body cavity of Earthworm is...

Body cavity of Earthworm is

A

Schizocoel

B

Enterocoel

C

Pseudocoel

D

None of the above

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Body Cavities**: The body cavity in animals is an important feature that can be classified into different types based on their formation and structure. The main types of body cavities include coelom, pseudocoelom, and acoelom. 2. **Identifying the Types**: - **Coelom**: A true body cavity that is completely lined by mesoderm. - **Pseudocoelom**: A body cavity that is not completely lined by mesoderm; it is a false cavity. - **Enterocoel**: A body cavity formed from the gut wall (endoderm). - **None of these**: An option indicating that none of the above classifications apply. 3. **Focusing on Earthworms**: Earthworms belong to the phylum Annelida. They possess a specific type of body cavity known as a coelom. 4. **Identifying the Correct Type**: In the case of earthworms, the body cavity is specifically referred to as a **"scoelom"** (or coelom). It is formed by the splitting of the mesoderm during embryonic development. 5. **Eliminating Incorrect Options**: - **Enterocoel**: This type of body cavity is not found in earthworms as it is formed from the endoderm, which does not apply here. - **Pseudocoel**: This is a false body cavity and is not applicable to earthworms, which have a true coelom. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question about the body cavity of earthworms is **"coelom"** (or "scoelom"). **Final Answer**: The body cavity of the Earthworm is a **coelom**. ---
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ANIMAL TYPES

    DINESH PUBLICATION ENGLISH|Exercise CHECK YOUR GRASP|15 Videos
  • ANATOMY OF PLANT PARTS

    DINESH PUBLICATION ENGLISH|Exercise BRAIN TEASERA -II|35 Videos
  • ASCHELMINTHES OR NEMATHELMINTHES

    DINESH PUBLICATION ENGLISH|Exercise MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS|182 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Earthworm has

In Earthworm

Body cavity of tapewormisa is a ............

Body cavity of arthropods is called

Earthworms are

The body cavity of arthropods is

Earthworm are

Earthworm are

Body cavity of cockroach is called

Body cavity of Cockroach is called haemocoel because