Ascaris is characterized by:

Correct answer: D. Presence of neither true coelom nor metamerism

  • A. Presence of true coelom but absence of metamerism
  • B. Presence of true coelom and metamerism (metamerisation)
  • C. Absence of true coelom but presence of metamerism
  • D. Presence of neither true coelom nor metamerism

Explanation

Ascaris belong to the Phylum Nematoda of Superphylum Aschelminthes.They have a cylindrical body without showing any metamerism, a pseudocoelom (false coelom) and a complete digestive tract lined by endodermal epithelium. The cuticle covering the body surface bears minute transverse striations giving a pseudosegmented appearance to the worm.

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