NEETBotanyAnimal Kingdom
What is the name of the mesodermally derived rod-like structure formed on the dorsal side during embryonic development in some animals?
Options
- ANotochord
- BNucleus
- CNervous system
- DNeuromuscular junction
Correct answer
A. Notochord
Step-by-step solution
:Presence or absence of a cavity between the body wall and the gut wall is very important in classification. The body cavity, which is lined by mesoderm is called coelom. Animals possessing coelom are called coelomates, e.g., annelids, molluscs, arthropods, echinoderms, hemichordates and chordates. In some animals, the body cavity is not lined by mesoderm, instead, the mesoderm is present as scattered pouches in between the ectoderm and endoderm. Such a body cavity is called pseudocoelom and the animals possessing