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Select the correct statements with reference to chordates. A: Presence of a mid-dorsal, solid and double nerve cord. B: Presence of closed circulatory system. C: Presence of paired pharyngeal gill slits D: Presence of dorsal heart. E: Triploblastic pseudocoelomate animals.

A

C, D and E only

B

A, C and D only

C

B and C only

D

B, D and E only

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the text , the characteristics of Chordates are:

  • Statement A is incorrect: Chordates have a dorsal, hollow and single nerve cord (Non-chordates have a ventral, solid and double nerve cord).
  • Statement B is correct: They possess a closed circulatory system.
  • Statement C is correct: They possess paired pharyngeal gill slits.
  • Statement D is incorrect: Chordates have a ventral heart (Non-chordates have a dorsal heart).
  • Statement E is incorrect: They are coelomate animals (not pseudocoelomate).
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