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The coelomic fluid acts as a hydrostatic skeleton in some organisms, such as annelids. The pressure of the fluid is used to produce movement, such as burrowing. It is also important for osmoregulation and circulation.

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What structure do mollusks use to extract useful molecules from coelomic fluid?

Mollusks use a structure called the crystalline style to extract useful molecules from their coelomic fluid. The crystalline style is a rod-like structure located in the stomach that grinds up food particles and releases digestive enzymes to break down food for absorption. This process allows mollusks to efficiently extract nutrients from their coelomic fluid.


What is the function of coelomic cavity the starfish?

The coelomic cavity in a starfish functions primarily for circulation of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products throughout the body. It also houses the water vascular system, which helps in movement, feeding, and respiration by regulating water pressure in the tube feet.


What does nephridia remove what substance from the body?

Nephridia remove metabolic wastes, such as nitrogenous compounds (e.g., ammonia), from the body by filtering them from the coelomic fluid and releasing them outside the body.


Which is the noncompressible water fluid filling the coelom which maintains the characteristic tubular shape of a worm and provides structural support know as?

The noncompressible water fluid filling the coelom of a worm that maintains its tubular shape and provides structural support is known as coelomic fluid. This fluid helps in maintaining the structural integrity of the worm's body and serves as a medium for carrying out various physiological functions.


What is part of the excretory system of annelids?

what is part of the excretory system of annelids? a.urea b.kedney c.glomeras d.nephridia e.malphigian tubules

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What is the Coelom function?

Coelomic fluid, in some organisms, acts like a hydrostatic skeleton. The pressure from the fluid aids in osmoregulation and circulation.


Nitrogen wastes are filtered from the coelomic fluid of mollusks by structures called?

nephridia


What is the difference between coelomic fluid and vermiwash?

In my opinion and the way I practice, earthworms are directly (known weight of earthworms) are added to a tray containing known volume of luke warm water(37 to40C) and agitated for about 30 to 60Sec. The heat shock makes them to throw out the coelomic fluid through dorsal pores and the mouth in to tray. T he earthworms are collected back and added in to other tray containing water at room temperature. This helps them to overcome shock and the fluid sticking to their body mixes with the water. Earthworms will be safe and can be left back in to their bins. Mix the water in two trays and this will be the vermiwash or it is coelomic fluid in diluted form. As one is washing the earthworms in water, it is called vermiwash. Coelomic fluid can be collected dirctly from the coelomic cavity by subjecting earthworms to cold shock or mild electric shocks. This is carried out to understand various components in coelomic fluid for scientific investigations. Vermiwash can be used as spray in nurseries.


What structure do mollusks use to extract useful molecules from coelomic fluid?

Mollusks use a structure called the crystalline style to extract useful molecules from their coelomic fluid. The crystalline style is a rod-like structure located in the stomach that grinds up food particles and releases digestive enzymes to break down food for absorption. This process allows mollusks to efficiently extract nutrients from their coelomic fluid.


What is the function of the cocoon in an earthworm?

Prevents the worm form dessication (drying out).


What is the function of coelomic cavity the starfish?

The coelomic cavity in a starfish functions primarily for circulation of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products throughout the body. It also houses the water vascular system, which helps in movement, feeding, and respiration by regulating water pressure in the tube feet.


Are echinoderms pseudocoelomic?

No. they are coelomic


Do annelids have a coelom?

Yes, annelids have a true coelom that is lined with mesodermal peritoneum. This coelomic cavity houses their organs and provides space for movement and circulation of fluid.


What does nephridia remove what substance from the body?

Nephridia remove metabolic wastes, such as nitrogenous compounds (e.g., ammonia), from the body by filtering them from the coelomic fluid and releasing them outside the body.


What has the author Laura G Pierce written?

Laura G. Pierce has written: 'Characterization of putative recognition components of echinoderm coelomic fluid' -- subject(s): Hemagglutinin, Sea urchins


Do mollusk have a coelom?

Yes, they are truly coelomic.


What is the difference between coelomic fluid hemp lymph and blood?

Coelomic fluid is a transparent fluid found in the body cavity of certain invertebrates, serving as a hydrostatic skeleton. Hemolymph is a fluid found in insects and other arthropods that functions in nutrient transport and immunity. Blood is a specialized bodily fluid in vertebrates that carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products, as well as playing a crucial role in immune response and temperature regulation. The key differences lie in their composition, functions, and the types of organisms in which they are found.