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Background and context

The phylum Chordata includes animals which possess four key characteristics :

  • A notochord of mesodermal origin.
  • A dorsal hollow nerve cord. 
  • Pharyngeal slits and a post anal tail.

Presence of these characters in any animal group confirms its position in phylum Chordata.

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