Which animal phylum is most closely related to the phylum chordata?

Answer 1

I know the wolf belongs in the Phylum Chordata :P

Chordata/e are:

~ animals that have a notochord that supports the body (or a backbone) - it includes all vertebrates.

~ all pilsterally symmetrical

~ have a nerve chord running down the back

These can rage from

- cows

- sheep

- dogs

- cats

- elephants

- giraffes

Answer 2

All animals which have a spine, or backbone, are classified in the phylum Chordata. There are three subphylums in Chordata: the first two are invertebrates - Urochordata (tunicates e.g. marine filter feeders such as sea squirts), Cephalachordata (lancelets e.g. sessile burrowing marine animals), while the third is Vertebrata (vertebrates - all mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians).

Answer 3

The phylum Echinodermata is most closely related to the phylum Chordata. Both phyla are part of the deuterostome group of animals and share a common ancestor.

Answer 4

When you get to phylums you're talking about how closely related sheep are to sea-stars The difference between Chordate and all the other phylums is massive.

Answer 5

Echinodermata