Acoelomata

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪˌsiːˌoʊˈlɒmətə/

Definitions of acoelomata

noun a taxonomic group of animals that lack a body cavity or coelom

Example Sentences

A1 Acoelomata are animals that lack a body cavity.

A2 The acoelomata phylum includes flatworms and ribbon worms.

B1 The acoelomata organisms have a solid body without a fluid-filled cavity.

B2 Acoelomata exhibit bilateral symmetry and are found in marine environments.

C1 The evolutionary relationships within the acoelomata group are still debated among scientists.

C2 Research on acoelomata has led to new insights into the early evolution of animals.

Examples of acoelomata in a Sentence

formal Acoelomata is a phylum of animals characterized by the absence of a body cavity.

informal Did you know acoelomata animals don't have a body cavity?

slang Those acoelomata critters have no space inside their bodies.

figurative Living without a body cavity is like being an acoelomata in a world full of spaces.

Grammatical Forms of acoelomata

• plural: acoelomatas
• comparative: more acoelomata
• superlative: most acoelomata
• present tense: acoelomata
• future tense: will acoelomata
• perfect tense: have acoelomata
• continuous tense: is acoelomata
• singular: acoelomata
• positive degree: acoelomata
• infinitive: to acoelomata
• gerund: acoelomating
• participle: acoelomated

Origin and Evolution of acoelomata

First Known Use: 1877 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acoelomata' originates from the Greek words 'a-' meaning without, and 'koilos' meaning hollow, referring to organisms lacking a body cavity.

Evolution of the word: The term 'acoelomata' was first used in the late 19th century to categorize animals that lack a true coelom. Over time, the classification of organisms has evolved, leading to the use of more specific terms to describe different groups of animals based on their anatomical features.