The character that differentiates chordata from non-chordata is

Question

The character that differentiates chordata from non-chordata is (A) Dorsal tubular nerve cord (B) Alimentary canal (C) Bilateral symmetry (D) Both (A) and (B)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

All the chordates possess four diagnostic characters either in the embryonic or adult stage: notochord, dorsal hollow nerve cord, pharyngeal gill slits and tail.

Q. The character that differentiates chordata from non-chordata is

Dorsal tubular nerve cord

Alimentary canal

Bilateral symmetry

Both (A) and (B)

All the chordates possess four diagnostic characters either in the embryonic or adult stage: notochord, dorsal hollow nerve cord, pharyngeal gill slits and tail.