Asked by Carla Marie on Jul 26, 2024
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Identify the four morphological traits unique to the chordates.
Morphological Traits
Physical characteristics of organisms, such as shape, size, and structure, that can differ significantly within and between species.
Chordates
A large group of animals that includes all vertebrates as well as two groups of invertebrates, characterized by having a notochord at some stage of development.
- Comprehend the role of nonvertebrate chordates, tunicates, and lancelets in evolutionary history.
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Nicole CabreraJul 29, 2024
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1. A dorsal supporting rod called a notochord.
2. A dorsal tubular nerve chord.
3. Pharyngeal pouches.
4. Postanal tail.
2. A dorsal tubular nerve chord.
3. Pharyngeal pouches.
4. Postanal tail.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the role of nonvertebrate chordates, tunicates, and lancelets in evolutionary history.