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NEET 2017
Exam
NEET
Year
2017
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Animal Kingdom

NEET 2017 · Botany · Animal Kingdom

An important characteristic that Hemichordates share with Chordates...

An important characteristic that Hemichordates share with Chordates is

Options

  1. AAbsence of notochord
  2. BVentral tubular nerve cord
  3. CPharynx with gill slits
  4. DPharynx without gill slits

Correct answer

C. Pharynx with gill slits

Step-by-step 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.
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