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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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D
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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