Ascaris is characterized by
Options
(a) absence of true coelom but presence of metamerism
(b) presence of neither true coelom nor metamerism
(c) presence of true coelom but absence of metamerism
(d) presence of true coelom and metamerism (metamerisation)
Correct Answer:
presence of neither true coelom nor metamerism
Explanation:
Ascaris is a common parasite found in the large intestine of man. It is world wide in distribution. The number of worms may be 500 or more in a single host. Ascaris is characterised by presence of neither true coelom nor metamerism.