coelomate

American  

[see-luh-meyt, si-loh-mit] / ˈsi ləˌmeɪt, sɪˈloʊ mɪt /

adjective

1. having a coelom.

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noun

1. a coelomate animal.

Etymology

Origin of coelomate

First recorded in 1880–85; coelom + -ate ¹

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How does coelomate compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• coelomate vs. acoelomate

Example Sentences

Finally, the arthropods, one of the most successful taxonomic groups on the planet, are coelomate organisms with a hard exoskeleton and jointed appendages.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

Arthropods are true coelomate animals and exhibit prostostomic development.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

Lamarck’s term Ann�lides, now used to denote a major phylum or division of coelomate invertebrate animals.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

The conception of the Dipleurula derives its chief weight from the fact that it is comparable to the early larval forms of other primitive coelomate animals, such as Balanoglossus, Phoronis, Chaetognatha, Brachiopoda and Bryozoa.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various