Difference between acoelomata, pseudocoelomata and coelomota

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Let me share with you difference between acoelomata, pseudocoelomata and coelomota.

AspectAcoelomataPseudocoelomataCoelomata
CoelomAbsentPseudocoelomTrue coelom
Coelomic cavityAbsentPseudocoelomic cavityTrue coelomic cavity that is completely lined with mesoderm
LayersDiploblastic (ectoderm and endoderm)Triploblastic (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm)Triploblastic (ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm)
Body Wall Cellular mesenchymeMuscle cells under epidermisMuscular and connective tissue layers
MovementCiliary glidingMuscular movement by pseudocoelomic fluidMuscular movement by coelomic fluid
Excretory SystemProtonephridia or flame cellsExcretory tubules without specialized cells·        Metanephridia

·        Malpighian tubules

Examples·        Flatworms e.g., Planarians·        Roundworms e.g., Nematodes·        Annelids

·        Arthropods

·        Chordates