Question

A member of cephalochordata is

• A. Herdmania
• B. Ciona
• C. Amphioxus
• D. Balanoglossus

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Amphioxus

Cephalochorata is a subphylum in the phylum Chordata characterised by segmented bodies, are marine and have notochords which extend from head to tail and persist throughout life.

A) Herdmania is an animal included in the subphylum Urochordata.

B) Ciona is included in the subphylum Urochordata.

C) Amphioxus is included in the subphylum Cephalochordata.

D) Balanoglossus is an animal belonging to the phylum Hemichordata.

So, the correct answer is 'Amphioxus'.