Pseudocoelomate Body Plan

A pseudocoelomate is also known as a blastocoelomate, as the body cavity is derived from the blastocoel, or cavity within the embryo. A true coelom is lined with a peritoneum which serves to separate the fluid from the body cavity.

Reference:

  • Miller, A.S. and Harley, J.B., 1999 & 2002 . Zoology , 4th and 5th Edition (International), Singapore:McGraw Hill.