Celomata

/sɪˈloʊmətə/ noun

Definition

Plural of celoma; animals possessing a celom or body cavity lined with tissue.

Etymology

From celom + -ata (plural suffix in biological taxonomy). Used to classify animals that have true body cavities.

Kelly Says

Celomata includes most animals you've heard of—worms, insects, fish, dinosaurs, and humans all have celoms, while jellyfish and sponges don't, showing a major branch in the animal family tree!

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