Definition

A type of animal that does not have a body cavity filled with fluid, such as flatworms and tapeworms. These creatures have a simple structure with only a digestive cavity inside.

Example

Flatworms are a common example of acoelomates, as they do not have a coelom.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an acoelomate?

Yeah, I think they're those simple animals without a coelom, right?

Exactly! Flatworms are a great example of acoelomates.

That's interesting! I didn't know they were so basic in structure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acoelomate → It is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "coelom" (from Greek "koilos", meaning hollow or cavity) and "-mate" (a suffix used in biology to denote a type or category). The term "acoelomate" refers to organisms that lack a body cavity or coelom, indicating they do not have a hollow space within their body structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'coelom' meaning 'hollow cavity' — so an acoelomate is an organism without a hollow body cavity.

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