Question
Biology Question on Kingdom Animalia
An important characteristic that Hemichordates share with Chordates is :
A
Ventral tubular nerve cord
B
Pharynx with gill slits
C
Pharynx without gill slits
D
Absence of notochord
Answer
Pharynx with gill slits
Explanation
Solution
Pharyngeal gill slits are present in hemichordates as well as in chordates. Notochord is present in chordates only. Ventral tubular nerve cord is characteristic feature of non-chordates.