pseudocoelomate

American

[soo-doh-see-luh-meyt, -si-loh-mit] / ˌsu doʊˈsi ləˌmeɪt, -sɪˈloʊ mɪt /

adjective

having a pseudocoel.

noun

an invertebrate having a pseudocoel.

Etymology

Origin of pseudocoelomate

First recorded in 1935–40; pseudo- + coelom + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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The development of a closed circulatory system derived from the coelom is a significant difference seen in this species compared to other pseudocoelomate phyla.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Nematodes are pseudocoelomate members of the clade Ecdysozoa.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

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