Asked by Jacqueline Effler on Jun 04, 2024
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Which chordate feature is present in adult tunicates?
A) pharyngeal gill slits
B) nerve cord
C) notochord
D) tail
E) nerve cord and notochord
Pharyngeal Gill Slits
Openings in the pharynx that serve as a respiratory feature in some aquatic organisms, a characteristic of chordates.
Nerve Cord
Bundle of nerves that runs the length of a body.
Adult Tunicates
Marine invertebrates that, during their adult stage, are fixed in place and have a sac-like body covered by a tunic.
- Understand the progression and distinctive features of chordates in their evolutionary context.
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Jerika LongoriaJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Adult tunicates retain the pharyngeal gill slits that are characteristic of chordates. However, they do not retain other features such as a notochord or nerve cord.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the progression and distinctive features of chordates in their evolutionary context.
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