Vertebrates and tunicates share
A) jaws adapted for feeding.
B) a high degree of cephalisation.
C) an endoskeleton that includes a skull.
D) a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord.

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Vertebrates and tunicates share the presence of a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord during their embryonic development. While vertebrates retain these traits as adults, tunicates only have them during their larval stage. A) is incorrect as jaws evolved in vertebrates. B) is incorrect as tunicates have very minimal cephalisation. C) is incorrect as tunicates lack a skull.

Vertebrates and Tunicates Share