Which of the following features will be seen in chordates but not in non-chordates?
(a) A notochord
(b) Ventral, solid, and double central nervous system
(c) Pharynx perforated by gill slits
(d) Ventral heart
(e) Terminal anus and a lack of post-anal tail
   
1. (a), (c), and (d) only 2. (a), (b) and (e) only
3. (a) and (c) only 4. (b), (c) and (d) only
Subtopic:  Phylum Chordata |
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Consider the given statements:
Statement I: In Urochordata, notochord is present only in larval tail.
Statement II: In Cephalochordata, notochord extends from head to tail region and is persistent throughout their life.
Statement III: Both Urochordates and Cephalochordates are exclusively marine.
Which of the given statements is/ are true?
1. Only Statement I and Statement II
2. Only Statement I and Statement III
3. Only Statement II and Statement III
4. Statement I, Statement II, and Statement III
Subtopic:  Phylum Chordata |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrates.
Statement II: Besides the basic chordate features, all vertebrates have at least a three-chambered heart and paired appendages.
 
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I.
2. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I.
Subtopic:  Phylum Chordata |
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The given flow chart shows the classification scheme of sub-phylum Vertebrata. Identify A, B, C and D.
 
A B C D
1. Phylum Cephalochordata Urochordata Protochordata
2. Division Agnatha Super-Class Pisces
3. Phylum Protochordata Infra-class Jawless fishes
4. Division Agnatha Sub-division Pisces
Subtopic:  Phylum Chordata |
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