what are vertebrates
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≣ Vertebrates
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≣ Chordates in which the notochord gets replaced by a vertebral column in the embryonic stage, are called Vertebrates.
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≣ Vertebrates are the most advanced group of animals. They have a body visible into head trunk and tail.
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≣ A well develop digestive system consisting of mouth, buccal cavity, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach and intestines, along with many associated glands, is present.
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≣ All Vertebrates are unisexual and exhibit only sexual reproduction.
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≣ Hope it helps you
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Vertebrates -
- 1. Brain box are present in the vertebrates called Craniata.
- 2. Endoskeleton is present in vertebrates which is formed of cartilage or bones.
- 3. Nerve cord is found dorsal and hollow.
- 4. Heart is ventral in vertebrates.
- 5. Haemoglobin is present inside the RBCs.
- 6. There are many layers of epidermis in vertebrates.
- 7. Vertebral column is present which is formed of vertebrae.
Vertebrate are classified in 6 sub phylum. They are -
1. Chondrichthyes - dogfish, string ray, electric ray, skate etc.
2. Osteichthyes - Rohu, sea horse, lung
fish, etc.
3. Amphibia - Frogs toads, salamanders, etc.
4. Reptillia - Lizards snakes tortoise, crocodiles, etc.
5. Aves - Peacock, pigeon Koel Ostrich, etc.
6. Mammalia - Kangaroo, hals, rabbits monkeys human beings etc.