Question

Is ascidia a protochordates?

Answer 1

Protochordate:

1. Subphyla urochordate and cephalochordate are categorized under protochordate.
2. These are closely related to vertebrates.
3. The notochord is one of the characteristic.
4. For example in urochordata, the notochord is present only in the larval tail, while in cephalochordata, it stretches from head to tail region and is present throughout their life.
5. Yes, Ascidia is a protochordate.
6. It comes under the subphylum Urochordata.