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tunicates and lanceletes
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Where do nonvertebrate chordates live?
Bottom of the ocean
What evidence indicates that vertebrates and play nonvertebrate chordates evolved from a common ancestor?
Evidence indicating that vertebrates and nonvertebrate chordates share a common ancestor includes the presence of key chordate characteristics, such as a notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail, observed in both groups during their embryonic development. Molecular and genetic studies also reveal significant similarities in DNA sequences and developmental pathways between vertebrates and nonvertebrate chordates like tunicates and lancelets. Additionally, fossil records show transitional forms that highlight evolutionary links between these groups.
What are non-vertebrate chordates?
Cephalochordates e.g. Amphioxus ,; tunicates , acorn worms etc. are nonvertebrate chordates , they are collctively called protochordates .
What are the 5 groups nonvertebrate?
Non-Vertibrates don't have 5 groups,have 6 groups. They are: Arthropods, Molluscs and Worms. ******* look up the question what are the 6 grouos of invertibres to get answer thx :)
What are the characteristics of nonvertebrate chordate?
Chordates are the organisms that have a rod like cartilagenous structure called notochord which gives rise to nervous system. These have pharyngeal gill slits. Nonchordates are the organisms that do not have a notochord. These do not have pharyngeal gill slits.
What groups are endotherms?
birds and mammals are endothermic chordates
What chordate groups are endothermic?
birds and mammals are endothermic chordates
What is the basis in classifying animals into two major groups?
Probably invertebrates and vertebrates (although "chordates" is better for vertebrates) since the two groups are technically distinguished by the presence of a ventral cord in the invertebrates and a dorsal nerve cord (in their back). All but a few minor groups of chordates have their dorsal nerve cord protected by vertebrae so commonly, most people say invertebrates and vertebrates (until high school and college).
What is the movement for chordates?
The movement for chordates is characterized by the presence of a notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail at some stage of their development. These characteristics are unique to chordates and help differentiate them from other animal groups.
How are vertebrates and chordates the same?
Vertebrates and chordates share fundamental characteristics, as all vertebrates are a subgroup of chordates. Both groups possess a notochord at some stage of development, a dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail. While chordates include a wider range of organisms such as tunicates and lancelets, vertebrates specifically have a backbone or spinal column, which distinguishes them within the chordate phylum. Thus, all vertebrates are chordates, but not all chordates are vertebrates.
Are porifera vertebrates?
No. Porifera is a nonvertebrate phylum which includes sponges.
Do all chordates have fins?
Not all chordates have fins. While many aquatic chordates, such as fish, possess fins for swimming, other groups, like mammals (including humans) and birds, do not have fins. Instead, these animals have evolved different structures for locomotion, such as limbs for walking or wings for flying. Thus, fins are characteristic of certain chordate lineages but not a universal feature of all chordates.
