Amphoixus is a__________?

Correct answer: D. All of these

  • A. Chordate
  • B. Protochordate
  • C. Lower chordate
  • D. All of these

Explanation

Amphioxus, or Branchiostoma, has chordate features such as a notochord, dorsal hollow nerve cord and pharyngeal slits. It is therefore a protochordate and is commonly called a lower chordate, making all three descriptions applicable. Students may choose b or c by selecting only one classification level instead of recognizing that the terms overlap.

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