Question

All the vertebrates are chordates but all the chordates are not vertebrates why

Answer 1

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The characteristic features of the phylum, Chordata, include the presence of a notochord and paired pharyngeal gill slits. In sub-phylum Vertebrata, the notochord present in embryos gets replaced by a cartilaginous or bony vertebral column in adults. Thus, it can be said that all vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrates.

Answer 2

All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrates.Why

Answer

➡️Members of subphylum vertebrata possess notochord during the embryonic period hence thus the notochord is replaced by a bony vertebral column in adults