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Identify the correct statement.
Identify the correct statement.
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The correct option is B Metamerism is found in chordates
Metamerism refers to the division of the body into segments and linear repetition of certain body parts. Metamerism is found in muscles, vertebrae and ribs of all chordates.
Cranium is a bony box that encloses the brain. Cranium is present only in vertebrates but not all chordates.
Vertebrates that have two pairs of limbs are called tetrapods. Some amphibians and snakes lack limbs but still are considered as tetrapods because they have evolved from their ancestors who had four limbs.
Dorsal nerve cord is present in chordates and ventral nerve cord is present in non- chordates. Dorsal refers to the backside of the organism and ventral refers to the front or the abdominal side of the organism.
Metamerism refers to the division of the body into segments and linear repetition of certain body parts. Metamerism is found in muscles, vertebrae and ribs of all chordates.
Cranium is a bony box that encloses the brain. Cranium is present only in vertebrates but not all chordates.
Vertebrates that have two pairs of limbs are called tetrapods. Some amphibians and snakes lack limbs but still are considered as tetrapods because they have evolved from their ancestors who had four limbs.
Dorsal nerve cord is present in chordates and ventral nerve cord is present in non- chordates. Dorsal refers to the backside of the organism and ventral refers to the front or the abdominal side of the organism.
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