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Phylum Chordata NOTES April 26, 2012

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<strong>Phylum</strong> <strong>Chordata</strong> <strong>NOTES</strong><br />

**Three distinct characteristics define this phylum***<br />

Chordates have these 3 characteristics at some point during their life.<br />

1. Notochord<br />

2. Gill slits<br />

3. Dorsal, hollow Nerve Cord<br />

*Sometimes during the larval or embryo stage can have a post anal<br />

tail.<br />

*All have a ventral heart

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