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The phylum Chordata is defined by four characteristic traits: Pharyngeal gill slits, a notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, and a muscular post-anal tail.
There are three subphyla of Chordates: Urochordata, Cephalochordata, and Vertebrates.
So it depends on what species you are dealing with if you are looking at specifics. But a spine is not a characteristic of all chordates.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agono the do not inverdabrates because the in init means no verdabrate
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∙ 13y agoall chordate have a backbone at some stage during their life cycle and is often known as a notochord. it is a diagnostic feature of vertebrates
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∙ 9y agoNo Chordates doesn't possess backbones or spinal cord! Chordates with backbones are classified as Vertebrates.
Chrodates (eg: fishes) has notochord ( a flexible rod shaped body)
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∙ 10y agoYes, vertebrates have a backbone.
Nafkote Tade
no they do not have backbone
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i think invertebrates has backbone's but vertebrate's does not have backbone's
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Organisms that do not have a backbone are called?
invertebrates
Are protozoans invertebrates?
Yes. They lack a backbone.
The two major groupings within the animal kingdom are?
The animal kingdom is divided into two major groups vertebrates and invertebrates. Vertebrates have a backbone and invertebrates does not have a backbone.
What are the benefits to non-vertebrate animals?
Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone. The benefit of not having a backbone is that they are more flexible.
What are living things without a backbone?
Invertebrates, vice versa is verterbrate.
Do invertebrates musclesattach to the backbone?
Invertebrates have no backbone, muscles are attached to outer shell.
Are mollusks vertebrate?
Mollusks are invertebrates because they do not have a backbone.
Are mosquitoes invertebrates?
Yes, mosquitoes are invertebrates as they have no backbone.
Does heartworm have a backbone?
No, heartworms are invertebrates and have no backbone.
How do you clasifiy invertebrates?
well classifying invertebrates is rather simple just find out if they have a backbone or not cause vertebrates have a backbone while invertebrates don't
Are squid invertebrates or vertebrates?
Squid are invertebrates; they have no spine.
Animals that have no backbone?
invertebrates
What are the features of invertebrates?
no backbone
Does a silverfish have a backbone?
No. They are invertebrates.
Are lady bugs vertebrates or invertebrates?
Ladybugs an invertebrates they have no backbone
Are sponges invertebrates or vertebrates?
Yes. Any animal without a backbone is an invertebrate. A sponge is a invertebrate because it has no backbone.
Animals without shells are called invertebrates?
animals without backbones are invertebrates. octopi and squids have no shells, but are invertebrates because they contain no backbone. if they had a backbone, they'd be vertebrates.
