noun
- a body cavity that is not completely lined with mesoderm, found in certain invertebrates
Usage: biology
Examples
- Roundworms have a pseudocoel rather than a true coelom.
- The pseudocoel contains fluid that helps transport nutrients throughout the organism.
- Animals with a pseudocoel are called pseudocoelomates.
- The pseudocoel develops between the endoderm and mesoderm layers.
- Nematodes are characterized by their pseudocoel body cavity.
- The pseudocoel provides structural support and allows for organ movement.