Animals without a body cavity between the body wall and the intestinal tract are called acoelomates, such as flatworms. Acoelomates are distinct from coelomates, which have a true body cavity. This classification is crucial for understanding animal biology and evolution. ;
Animals without a body cavity between the body wall and the intestinal tract are classified as acoelomates, such as flatworms. This classification is essential for understanding animal structure and evolution. Coelomates, gastrovascular, and segmented are other classifications in animal biology.
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