Animal Kingdom Question 8

8. True coelom is the space lying between the alimentary canal and body wall enclosed by the layers of

(a) ectoderm on both sides

(b) endoderm on one side and ectoderm on the other

(c) mesoderm on one side and ectoderm on the other

(d) mesoderm on both sides

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Answer : d

Hints & Solutions

(d) Coelom is a fluid filled space between body wall and alimentary canal which is lined by parietal peritoneum (mesoderm) on the outer side and visceral peritoneum (mesoderm) on the inner side.