Which of the following was earlier considered as a subphylum under phylum chordata and now placed as a separate phylum under non-chordata?
A
Hemichordata
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B
Urochordata
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C
Cephalochordata
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D
Vertebrata
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Solution
The correct option is A Hemichordata Hemichordates literally means half chordates and act as link between chordate and non-chordate. They are worm-like marine animals with organ system level of organisation.