Phylum Hemichordata

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Phylum Hemichordata: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Balanoglossus and Phylum Hemichordata

Important Questions on Phylum Hemichordata

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The examples of hemichordates are

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Examine the figures A, B, C and D. In which one of the four options given, all the items A, B, C and D are correctly identified?

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The larva of hemichordates is called

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Match the following lists:

List - I List - II
A. Toronaria I. Neometra
B. Brachiolaria II. Balanoglossus
C. Pentacrinoid III. Holothuria
D. Auricularia IV. Pentaceros

The correct match is

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Identify the common features of Saccoglossus, Cucumaria and Chaetopleura.

I) Bilaterally symmetrical. They are triploblastic and coelomate animals.
II) Development is indirect.
III) Presence of water vascular system which helps in locomotion.
IV) Excretory system is absent. Sexes are separate.

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Balanoglossus is also called

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The notochord-like structure of hemichordates is called

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The circulatory system of hemichordates is

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In Balanoglossus, the mouth is present in

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The body of Balanoglossus is divided into

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Which of the following is not a hemichordate?

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Hemichordates are

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Excretory organ of Balanoglossus is

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An important characteristic that Hemichordates share with chordates is 

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From the given set of animals in the options below, choose the set that belongs to the phylum Hemichordata.

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Which of the following statement is incorrect about phylum Hemichordata?

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Which of the Following shows the relationship between Echinoderms and Chordates?

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Protochordate are exclusively marine and include