Differentiate between Chordates and vertebrates.

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Members of chordates are characterised by the presence of notochord, but the members of vertebrata possess notochord, during the embryonic period. The notochord is replaced by a cartilaginous or bony vertebral column in the adult. Thus, all vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are, not vertebrates.

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