Animals which don't have notocord in their life cycle are called non-chordates and they include
Non-chordates are animals without a
notochord – the rod-like elastic structure that supports the body. This phylum
consists of a small group of worm-like, marine species with an organ-system
level of organization. Members of Porifera, Arthropoda, Mollusca and Echinodermata fall under Non-chordates. So, the correct answer is option A.