Question
Biology Question on Classification Of Animals
The character that differentiates chordata from non-chordata is
A
Dorsal tubular nerve cord
B
Alimentary canal
C
Bilateral symmetry
D
Both (A) and (B)
Answer
Dorsal tubular nerve cord
Explanation
Solution
All the chordates possess four diagnostic characters either in the embryonic or adult stage: notochord, dorsal hollow nerve cord, pharyngeal gill slits and tail.