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Assertion:Aschelminthes are called as pseudo-coelomates.
Reason : In Aschelminthes, mesoderm is present as scattered pouches in between ectoderm and endoderm.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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a
In Aschelminthes, the body cavity is not lined by mesoderm, instead, the mesoderm is present as scattered pouches in between the ectoderm and endoderm. Hence, they are called pseudocoelomates.
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