Which among the following are the characteristics of Phylum Chordata?

Pharyngeal gill slits

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Pre-anal tail

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Dorsal hollow nerve cord

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Notochord

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Solution

The correct option is D Notochord
The primary and defining characteristics of chordates include a notochord, dorsal hollow nerve cord and pharyngeal gill slits. These distinguish them from the non-chordates. Chordates possess a post-anal tail.

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