Acoelomate

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪˈsiːləˌmeɪt/

Definitions of acoelomate

noun a type of organism that lacks a body cavity between the gut and outer body wall

Example Sentences

A1 An acoelomate is an animal that lacks a body cavity.

A2 A simple acoelomate organism does not have a true coelom.

B1 The acoelomate flatworm is a common example of this type of animal.

B2 Acoelomates exhibit a different body plan compared to animals with a coelom.

C1 The evolutionary history of acoelomates is complex and debated among scientists.

C2 Researchers are studying the genetics of acoelomates to understand their unique characteristics.

Examples of acoelomate in a Sentence

formal Acoelomate organisms lack a true body cavity between the gut and body wall.

informal Did you know that acoelomate animals don't have a proper body cavity?

slang Hey, check it out - acoelomate critters have no real space inside their bodies!

figurative Living like an acoelomate means having no room for unnecessary baggage in your life.

Grammatical Forms of acoelomate

• plural: acoelomates
• comparative: more acoelomate
• superlative: most acoelomate
• present tense: acoelomates
• future tense: will be acoelomate
• perfect tense: have been acoelomate
• continuous tense: are being acoelomate
• singular: acoelomate
• positive degree: acoelomate
• infinitive: to be acoelomate
• gerund: being acoelomate
• participle: acoelomating

Origin and Evolution of acoelomate

First Known Use: 1877 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acoelomate' originated from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and the word 'coelomate' referring to animals with a true body cavity called a coelom.

Evolution of the word: The term 'acoelomate' was first used in the late 19th century to describe animals lacking a body cavity. Over time, the word has been used in the field of biology to categorize certain organisms based on their anatomical characteristics.