The notochord, a flexible rod that provides structural support, evolved as a key feature of early chordates, serving as a precursor to the vertebral column in vertebrates. Pharyngeal gill arches, which developed alongside the notochord, initially functioned in respiration and feeding in early aquatic organisms. Over time, these structures became modified in vertebrates, giving rise to various anatomical features such as jaws and parts of the ear. This evolutionary progression reflects adaptations to different environments and lifestyles throughout the history of chordate evolution.
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.
They are: a. a dorsal, hollow nerve chord b. a notochord c. pharyngeal gill slits d. and a post-anal tail
All chordates have a notochord at some stage in their development, even if it is only at the embryonic stage. The notochord is a flexible structure located in front of the dorsal nerve, which all chordates also have.
for plato users the answer is B. notochrd, nerve cord, pharyngeal gill slits, postanal tail
Chordates are animals that comprise the vertebrates. The three structures that are present during their development are the notochord, a tubular nerve cord and gill slits leading into the pharynx.
Pharyngeal slits are not gill slits. They are filter-feeding organs in non-vertebrates, and are used to strain matter and food from water.
Yes. Perch are in the Phylum Chordata as they exhibit the four major characteristics of a chordate: a notochord, pharyngeal gill slits, a hollow dorsal nerve cord, as well as a post anal tail.
"Jaws are believed to have evolved from the first pair of gill arches of agnathans. The second pair of gill arches became support structures for the jaws." - Biology Laboratory Manual, Ninth Edition Darrel S. Vodopich and Randy MooreSo, sharks have fewer gill slits because the first two pairs became the jaw and the structural support for the jaw.
Chordates all possess a notochord (dorsal supporting rod), gill slits, and a dorsal nerve cord some time in their life cycles.
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lampreys have 7 gill arches