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Phylum Chordata

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Which of these is not a vertebrate?

A

Columba

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Pavo

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Amphioxus

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Petromyzon

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Solution

The correct option is C Amphioxus
Amphioxus also called lancelet, is a Cephalochordate of the phylum Chordata. It is not a vertebrate.

Columba (pigeon), Pavo (peacock) and Petromyzon are vertebrates.

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