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Coelom

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-005510

An internal fluid-filled body cavity within a coelomate organism. It lies between the gut and the outer body wall, and is lined entirely with tissue (peritoneum) derived from the mesoderm. Most internal organs are located within the coelom. The structure and development of the coelom is an important taxonomic character for recognizing major groups of animals.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-005510
FieldEnvironment
ReferencesNOAA Coral Reef Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Coelom",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "An internal fluid-filled body cavity within a coelomate organism. It lies between the gut and the outer body wall, and is lined entirely with tissue (peritoneum) derived from the mesoderm. Most internal organs are located within the coelom. The structure and development of the coelom is an important taxonomic character for recognizing major groups of animals.",
  "references": [
    "NOAA Coral Reef Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/coelom/"
}

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