Which group of protochordates contains Balanoglossus?

Urochordata

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Cephalochordata

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Tunicata

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Hemichordata

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Solution

The correct option is C Hemichordata
A) Urochordata is a subphylum of the phylum Chordata and is included in protochordata. It does not include Balanoglossus.
B) Cephalochordata is a subphylum of the phylum Chordata and is included in protochordata It does not include Balanoglossus.
C) Tunicata is another word for Urochordata.
D) Hemichordata is a phylum included in protochordata and includes Balanoglossus.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

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