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Why Do Adult Urochordates Tunicates) Lack Notochords, Even Though Larval

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Why do adult urochordates tunicates) lack notochords, even though larval urochordates have them?


A) Larvae use notochords to induce tissue differentiation; in adults, tissue is already differentiated.
B) Larvae use notochords to organize their nervous systems; adults' nervous systems are fully developed and do not change.
C) Larvae use notochords to stiffen their bodies; in adults, the notochord is replaced by a column of bone.
D) Larvae use notochords to aid in swimming; adults are sessile and, thus, no longer need notochords.

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