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Biology Notes on Eucoelomates | Animal Kingdom

The below mentioned article provides biology notes on Eucoelomates. The animals which possess true coelom are called eucoelomates or coelomates. The true eucoelomates is a body cavity which arises as a cavity in embryonic mesoderm. In this case, the mesoderm of the embryo provides a cellular lining, called coelomic epithelium or peritoneum, to the cavity. The eucoelomates is filled with [...]

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Chordates: Characters and Classifications | Animal Kingdom

In this article we will discuss about the Characters and Classification of Chordates. Characters of Chordates: All the chordates possess four diagnostic characters either in the embryonic or adult stage. 1. Notochord: It is a solid un-jointed, stiff but flexible rod-like structure situ­ated on the dorsal side between the dorsal hollow nerve cord and the alimentary canal. 2. Dorsal Hollow [...]

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Phylum Cnidaria: Characters and Classification | Animal Kingdom

In this article we will discuss about the General Characters and Classification of Phylum Cnidaria. General Characteristics of Phylum Cnidaria: Some of the important General Characters of Phylum Cnidaria are listed below: 1. Habitat: All are aquatic and are mostly marine, except a few like Hydra, are fresh water. 2. Body Form: Body form varies considerably. Many colonial cnidarians like [...]

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