coelomate

See also: cœlomate

English

Alternative forms

• cœlomate

Etymology

From coelom +‎ -ate.

Noun

coelomate (plural coelomates)

1. (zoology) Any animal possessing a fluid-filled cavity within which the digestive system is suspended.

Adjective

coelomate (not comparable)

1. (zoology) Having a coelom.

Related terms

• acoelomate
• coelom
• coelomic

Translations

having a coelom

• Irish: céalómach
• Spanish: celomado