Which of the following regarding the coelom is NOT a correct statement?
A) It functions as an endoskeleton.
B) It shapes the body of soft animals.
C) Its evolution into various shapes and divisions provided the opportunity for animals to become specialized (e.g., in swimming, crawling, or walking).
D) It is an enclosed compartment (or series of compartments) of fluid under pressure.
E) Its evolution provided a space where internal organs could develop and function.

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The coelom primarily serves as a body cavity in which internal organs develop and function, rather than acting as an endoskeleton. An endoskeleton is an internal support structure, such as bones in vertebrates, which is distinct from the function of a coelom.

Which of the Following Regarding the Coelom Is NOT a Correct