characteristic of plylum ashelminthes
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➡️ The body of these organisms is unsegmented and triploblastic.
➡️They have a pseudocoeloem, where the body cavity is not lined by the mesodermal layer.
➡️They are bilaterally symmetric.
The body is cylindrical or thread like with elongated, slender worm-like appearance and tapering at both ends.
➡️Body wall has epidermis, muscle layer and is covered by cuticle.
➡️The body size of these organisms varies from microscopic to several centimetres in length.
➡️These organisms are mostly parasitic, with a few free-living
➡️They exhibit an organ system level of organization.
➡️Externally, there is little differentiation between the anterior and posterior regions. But internal cephalization is present.
➡️There is no distinct head. However, the mouth is present in the anterior
➡️The digestive system is complete, with a mouth and anus.
➡️The mouth in these organisms is terminal and is surrounded by lips bearing sense organ.
➡️Amphids and papillae are the main sensory organs.
➡️The nervous system consists of a nerve-ring that encircles the oesophagus. From it, nerves extend out anteriorly and posteriorly.
➡️Respiratory organs are absent.
➡️Respiration occurs through the general body surface. It is aerobic in free-living forms and anaerobic in parasitic organisms.
➡️Sexes are separate and are unisexual, exhibiting sexual dimorphism.
➡️Fertilization is internal.
➡️They are ovo-viviparous, oviparous or viviparous.
➡️The life cycle of these organisms is complicated. It may be with or without an intermediate host.
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@MissCrazy
Answer:
Explanation:
1.They are also known as round worm as well as thread worm.
2.Some are aquatic while some are terresterial but most of them are parasites in plants and animals(exception =Rhabditis _it is a free living )
3.Their sense organs are amphids,plasmids and pappilae