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Non-Chordate vs Chordate

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of chordates?

A

Pharyngeal gill slits

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B

Dorsal nerve cord

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C

Notochord

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Diploblastic

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Solution

The correct option is D Diploblastic
Chordates are characterized by the presence of a notochord, dorsal hollow nerve cord and paired pharyngeal slits. They are triploblastic i.e. they possess ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.
Thus, 'Diploblastic' is the right answer.

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