characteristics of chordata
- dorsal nerve chord
- postanal tail
- endostyle
- notochord
- pharyngeal slits/pouches
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
characteristics of chordata | - dorsal nerve chord
- postanal tail
- endostyle
- notochord
- pharyngeal slits/pouches |
characteristics of tunicata | - adults have cellulose containing tunic
- sessile filter feeders
- squirt water when touched
- larvae have all 5 chordate characteristics
- adults lost 3/5 (notochord, dorsal nerve chord & postanal tail) |
tunicata body structure |  |
functions of incurrent/branchial siphon, excurrent/atrial siphon & pharyngeal slits | feeding. excurrent siphon is defensive squirting behaviour also. |
tunicate reproduction | mostly hermaphroditic.
designed to reject own eggs or sperm to stop self fertilization.
gonads between heart & stomach |