Phylum Chordata - PRACTICE QUIZIZZ

Which of these animals is known for having a backbone?

• Salps

• Lancelets

• Birds

• Tunicates

What can be observed in vertebrate embryos according to comparative embryology?

• The presence of wings

• The presence of the four distinguishing characteristics of chordates

• The presence of scales

• The presence of feathers

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What is the significance of studying embryos in different species?

• To understand adult behavior

• To identify similarities and differences in development

• To study plant growth

• To analyze food habits

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What characteristic do tunicate larvae exhibit?

• They are sessile

• They are free-swimming

• They have a large brain

• They ONLY have chordate characteristics as larvae

Which subphylum is known for having all four chordate characteristics and is the poster child for the phylum?

• Subphylum Vertebrata

• Subphylum Cephalochordata

• Subphylum Tunicata

• Subphylum Echinodermata

What was a significant evolutionary advantage of flexible jaws in vertebrates?

• Allowed them to fly.

• Enabled them to become powerful predators.

• Helped them to swim faster.

• Made them more colorful.

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Which of the following groups is not classified under Tetrapods?

• Mammals

• Reptiles & Birds

• Amphibians

• Ray-finned Fishes

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Which structure is unique to chordates and is present during embryonic development?

• Cell wall

• Notochord

• Chloroplasts

• Flagella

During development, the pharyngeal gill silts become what in vertebrates?

• Backbone

• Spinal Cord

• Become various parts of the jaw, face, and ear

• Tail

During development, the dorsal nerve cord becomes what in vertebrates?

• Backbone

• Spinal Cord

• Become various parts of the jaw, face, and ear

• Tail