What do you mean by the term coelomate animals? Give two examples.

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Coelomate animals refer to those animals that possess a true body cavity or coelom. The coelom originates from mesoderm and is lined by epithelial cells of mesodermal origin.

Examples: Animals of phylum Annelida, such as earthworm and leech
Animals of phylum Mollusca, such as octopus and pearl oyster

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