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No Hemichordata is a separate phylum , but related to Chordata , Protochordates are part of chordates

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What is systematic position of protochordata?

Protochordata is a subphylum within the phylum Chordata. It includes three groups: Hemichordata, Urochordata (Tunicata), and Cephalochordata. These organisms exhibit some characteristics of chordates, such as a notochord and dorsal hollow nerve cord, but lack some of the defining features found in more advanced chordates like vertebrates.


What does hemichordata mean?

same as protochordata ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hemichordata are a a small phylum of marine invertebrates that have a vertebrate like hollow nerve cord and an echinoderm like larval stage. The "hemi" prefix means "half".


What are the examples of protochordata?

Examples of protochordata are Balanoglossus,Herdmania and Amphioxus.


The notochord is a characteristic of?

The notochord is a characteristic of the 9th & 10th division of the kingdom animalia ,i.e., Protochordata and Vertebra


What is the differences between Hemichordata and Urochordata?

irum mustafa is hemichordate and kiran is urochordate SIMPLE


What is the scientific name of acorn worm?

depends on which species you are talking about - there are about 30 different "species" of Acorn worm and all are under the class hemichordata. -one of these Acorn worm is the Balanoglossus sp., the common representative organism under phylum hemichordata.


What are the examples of phylum hemichordata?

Examples of phylum Hemichordata include acorn worms (enteropneusts) and pterobranchs. These are marine organisms that exhibit characteristics of both invertebrates and chordates. Hemichordates play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, contributing to sediment processing and nutrient cycling.


What has the author G M R Levinson written?

G. M. R. Levinson has written: 'Systematisk-geografisk Oversigt over de nordiske Annulata, Gephyrea, Chaetognatha og Balanoglossi' -- subject(s): Chaetognatha, Hemichordata


What is protochordata?

1 . The animals are bilaterallysymmetrical , triploblastic and have coelem .2 . They have a notochord , at least some stages during their lives . The notochord run along the back of the animal separating the nervous tissue from the gut . It provides support and a place for muscles to attach .3 . Protochordates are marine animals . Examples are Balanglossus , Herdemania , Amphioxus , etc


What symmetry are the phylum hemichordata?

Adult Hemichordates exhibit bilateral symmetry, meaning their bodies can be divided into two similar halves along a single plane. However, during their larval stage, some species of Hemichordates show a form of metameric or radial symmetry.


What are the general characters of hemichordata?

Characteristics of Hemichordata:-1)Bilaterally symmetrical.2)Body has more than two cell layers, tissues and organs.3)Body cavity a true coelom.4)Body possesses a through gut, straight or U-shaped, with an anus.5)Body divided into three sections, a proboscis, a collar and a trunk.6)Nervous system normally diffuse, but variable.7)Has a partially open circulatory system.8)Possesses glomerulus as an excretory organ.9)Reproduction normally sexual and gonochoristic.10)Feeds on fine particles in the water.11)All live marine environmentshttp://www.earthlife.net/inverts/hemichordata.html


What are the three other groups of vertebrae animals?

In phylum Chordata there are 4 sub phylums. 1.Vertebrata 2.Hemichordata 3.Urochordata 4.Cephalochordata Vertebrata consist of 6 classes. 1.Chondrichthyes 2.Osteichthyes 3.Amphibia 4.Reptilia 5.Aves 6.Mammalia