acoelomate

/ækəˈlɒmɪt/; /ækəˈlōmēt/

Definitions

1. noun

An animal that lacks a body cavity, with the internal organs surrounded by the outer body wall.

“The acoelomate worms are often found in freshwater environments.”

2. adjective

Having no body cavity.

“Acoelomate animals have a simple body structure.”

Synonyms

  • acoelomate animal
  • naked organism
  • naked-eye organism

Antonyms

  • coelomate
  • enclosed organism