A schematic representation of a chordate’s embryo is shown in the above figure :
Which of the following represents A, B, C and D respectively?
A
Notochord, nerve cord, intestine and gill slits
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B
Postanal part, nerve cord, notochord and gill
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C
Postanal part, gill slits, nerve cord and notochord
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D
Post anal part, notochord, nerve cord and gill slits
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Solution
The correct option is D Post anal part, notochord, nerve cord and gill slits The given figure shows the internal organization of a chordate.
Following is the labelling of the given figure:
(A)- It possess a post-anal tail.
(B)- It possess notochord either during the early embryonic stage or throughout life.
(C)-The notochord lies ventral to nerve cord
(D)- Paired pharyngeal gill slits