Vertebrata Subphylum Classification — NEET Biology
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The subphylum Vertebrata is further divided as follows:
🖼️Related NCERT figure: Hierarchical classification diagram showing the division of Vertebrata into Agnatha (lacks jaw) and Gnathostomata (bears jaw), with further subdivisions. Agnatha contains Class Cyclostomata. Gnathostomata contains Super Class divisions: Pisces (bear fins) with Classes 1. Chondrichthyes and 2. Osteichthyes, and Tetrapoda (bear limbs) with Classes 1. Amphibia, 2. Reptilia, 3. Aves, and 4. Mammals.
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Which of the following statements are true for Phylum Chordata? A. In Urochordata, notochord extends from head to tail and is present throughout life. B. In Vertebrata, notochord is present only during embryonic period. C. Central nervous system is dorsal and hollow. D. Chordata is divided into three subphyla: Hemichordata, Tunicata and Cephalochordata. NEET Year: NEET 2020
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