Mention the characteristic features of Chordates.

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The organisms which possess vertebral column/ backbone in their lifetime are known as chordates. [1 Mark]

Characteristics of chordates:

They possess a notochord. [0.25 Mark]

They possess a dorsal nerve chord. [0.25 Mark]

They possess pharyngeal gill slits. [0.25 Mark]

They possess a post-anal tail. [0.25 Mark]

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