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Coelomata

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COELOMATA, a term used in zoology to denote those ani mals in which the primary body cavity (enteron) has become divided into an alimentary canal and a coelom (q.v.). This has occurred in all animals above the flat-worms (Platyhelminthes) . Animals with no coelom are collectively termed Acoelomata (q.v.).