The cephalochordates

Are exclusively marine in habitat

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Retain the three primary chordate characters throughout the life

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Are ciliary feeders

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C All of the above
Cephalochordates are the organisms which are characterised by the presence of a notochord. The notocord persists throughout life. They are ciliary feeders that use cilia to generate a current of water and phytoplankton particles into the mouth. They are marine animals. These are segmented and they possess elongated bodies with a notochord.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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