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What are characteristic features of the phylum Chordata?

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The characteristic features of the phylum Chordata are:
  • They are bilaterally symmetrical and triploblastic.
  • Chordates are coelomate and show an organ system level of organization.
  • They have a characteristic notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, pharyngeal slits and a post-anal tail.
  • They have a closed circulatory system.
Examples, birds, humans, reptiles etc

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