Q15 / 180 · NEET 2017 · Botany

An important characteristic that Hemichordates share with Chordates is

A
Absence of notochord
B
Ventral tubular nerve cord
Correct answer
C
Pharynx with gill slits
D
Pharynx without gill slits

Solution

Pharyngeal gill slits are present in Hemichordates as well as in Chordates. The notochord is present in Chordates only. Ventral tubular nerve cord is a characteristic feature of non-chordates.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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