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'X' is a phylum which has organisms with a notochord present at some stages of their life. Identify X.

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Mollusca
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Arthropoda
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Nematoda
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Protochordata
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Solution

The correct option is D Protochordata
The given phylum X is a protochordate. Protochordates have the following features:
  • They are bilaterally symmetrical and triploblastic.
  • They have a true coelom.
  • They are found in marine habitats.
  • Notochord is present at some stages of their lives.
Examples include Balanoglossus, Herdmania and Amphioxus

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