Question

Acoelomate phylum is

• A. Platyhelminthes
• B. Nematoda
• C. Nemahelminthes
• D. None of the option

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Platyhelminthes

The correct answer is (A).

Explanation of the correct option:

Platyhelminthes:

1. These are a group of soft-bodied, flattened organisms.
2. They are also called flatworms.
3. They are acoelomate i.e. they do not contain a true body cavity.
4. Due to their flat body, they do not have body cavity to accommodate for body organs.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Nematoda are a group of coelomate organisms known as roundworms.

Option C:

Nemathelminths' are a group of coelomate organisms commonly known as roundworms. These are similar to nematodes.

Final answer: Acoelomate phylum is Platyhelminthes