One of the primary characteristics of chordates is:

To which phylum do the classes Pisces,Amphibia,Aves,Reptilia,and Mammalia belong?

The notochord is derived from which of the following germ layers?

Which of the following statements are true for the phylum $Chordata$?
$(a)$ In $Urochordata$,the notochord extends from head to tail and is present throughout their life.
$(b)$ In $Vertebrata$,the notochord is present during the embryonic period only.
$(c)$ The central nervous system is dorsal and hollow.
$(d)$ $Chordata$ is divided into $3$ subphyla: $Hemichordata$,$Tunicata$,and $Cephalochordata$.

Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of all the chordates?

Which of the following statements is/are correct for the phylum Chordata?
$(a)$ In Cephalochordata,the notochord extends from head to tail region and is persistent throughout their life.
$(b)$ In Vertebrata,the notochord is present only during the embryonic period.
$(c)$ The central nervous system is dorsal and hollow.
$(d)$ Chordata is divided into $3$ subphyla: Hemichordata,Urochordata,and Cephalochordata.