Question

Statement I: Hemichordata, earlier considered as sub phylum under phylum Chordata now is placed as a separate phylum under non-chordata.
Statement II: Hemichordates have open type of circulatory system and indirect development.

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

• Hemichordata was earlier considered as sub-phylum under phylum chordata. But now it is placed as a separate phylum under non-chordata.
• Hemichordates have open type of circulatory system and indirect development