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An important characteristic that Hemichordates share with Chordates is
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Single Choice
Hemichordates are not regarded as true chordates, because:
AThey are triploblastic.
BThey do not possess a true notochord.
CThey are bilaterally symmetrical.
DBoth B and C
Correct Answer
Solution
Hemichordates share some but not all of the typical chordate characteristics and hence, are not true chordates.
Hemichordates do not possess a true notochord (presence of true notochord is a characteristic feature of chordates). Hence, they come under non-chordates.
So, the correct answer is option D.
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