Asked by Marcus Morgan on Jul 28, 2024
Verified
All chordates are vertebrates.
Chordates
A large phylum of animals that, at some stage in their development, possess a notochord, a hollow dorsal nerve cord, and pharyngeal slits, including vertebrates like fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
- Understand the evolutionary order and affiliations between diverse groups of chordates and vertebrates.
- Become familiar with the key qualities that separate chordates and vertebrates.
Verified Answer
AD
akinbami damilolaAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
While all vertebrates are chordates, not all chordates have vertebrae. Some chordates, such as tunicates and lancelets, lack vertebrae and are considered invertebrates.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the evolutionary order and affiliations between diverse groups of chordates and vertebrates.
- Become familiar with the key qualities that separate chordates and vertebrates.