Modern representative of an ancient link between the echinoderms and the chordates is represented by

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Modern representative of an ancient link between the echinoderms and the chordates is represented by (A) Hemichordata (B) Urochordata (C) Cephalochordata (D) Vertebrates

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Hemichordata share characteristics with both Echinodermata and Chordata. They represent an evolutionary link between the Echinodermata and Chordata. Hemichordata was earlier considered as a sub-phylum under phylum-Chordata. But, now it is placed as a separate phylum under Non-chordata.

Q. Modern representative of an ancient link between the echinoderms and the chordates is represented by

Hemichordata

Urochordata

Cephalochordata

Vertebrates

Hemichordata share characteristics with both Echinodermata and Chordata. They represent an evolutionary link between the Echinodermata and Chordata. Hemichordata was earlier considered as a sub-phylum under phylum-Chordata. But, now it is placed as a separate phylum under Non-chordata.