The body cavity of nematodes is called pseudocoelom because

It is filled with parenchyma.

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It is not lined by mesodermal epithelium.

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It is derived from primitive gut or archenteron.

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It is derived from mesodermal splitting

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Solution

The correct option is B It is not lined by mesodermal epithelium.
This is a characteristic feature of this phylum and this pseudoceolom contains all internal organs.

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