Acoel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈeɪsiːl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acoel is a noun meaning (zoology) Any of the order Acoela of xenacoelomorphs that resemble flatworms and were originally classified as such.
Meaning
(zoology) Any of the order Acoela of xenacoelomorphs that resemble flatworms and were originally classified as such.
More Meanings
- (zoology, obsolete) A member of the order Acoela of marine flatworms, which lack a digestive cavity with definite walls.
Example Sentences
Acoels have no brain or ganglia but a network of nerves beneath the skin that is slightly more concentrated towards the front end.
Word Forms
- acoels
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acoelomorph, acelom, acaleph, enterocoel, acalephe, atrocha.
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