Which type of body cavity is found in Nemathelminthes (Nematodes)?
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Correct answer: Pseudocoelomate (false coelom)
Nematodes possess a pseudocoelom — a fluid-filled body cavity not completely lined by mesoderm. This cavity acts as a hydrostatic skeleton and facilitates the transport of nutrients and waste products.
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