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Which of these are major features that Nematoda shares with Platyhelminthes?

a) Radial symmetry
b) Endoparasitism
c) Triploblasts
d) Pseudocoelom

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Final answer:

The major feature that Nematoda shares with Platyhelminthes is the presence of a pseudocoelom.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nematoda (roundworms) shares the major feature of pseudocoelom with Platyhelminthes. Both of these phyla have a body cavity that is partially lined by both mesoderm and endoderm tissue. The pseudocoelom provides structural support and allows for movement in these organisms.

In contrast, Platyhelminthes lacks a true coelom and instead has a solid body with no body cavity. They are acoelomates - organisms that lack a body cavity altogether.

Therefore, the major feature that Nematoda shares with Platyhelminthes is the presence of a pseudocoelom.

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