Pseudocoelum
This post was written by admin on January 15, 2010
Posted Under: Glossary
Posted Under: Glossary
-In Nematodes,Its the space posterior to the Nerve ring,between the somatic muscles and the digestive tract.This space is fluid-filled which coats the Digestive tract and the Reproductive organs are suspended in it.
Pseudocoelum contains some cells named Coelomocytes,that are large Amoeboid cells with various number ,size and shape.
-Secretory or Phagocytic functions are suggested for them.
It has an entirely different origin than True Coelum.