In the Annelid Hirudo medicinalis (Leech), how is the coelom modified?
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Correct answer: It is packed with botryoidal tissue
In leeches (Hirudo medicinalis), the coelom is greatly reduced by connective tissue and muscle. The remaining spaces are filled with botryoidal tissue, which is involved in excretion and storage of nutrients.
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