An important characteristic that Hemichordates share with Chordates is:

Correct answer: D. Pharynx with gill slits

  • A. Pharynx without gill slits
  • B. Absence of notochord
  • C. Ventral tubular nerve cord
  • D. Pharynx with gill slits

Explanation

Animal belongs to phylum Chordata is characterized by the presence of the notochord, dorsal hollow nerve cord and pharyngeal gill slits. Hemichordata is the phylum of animals that shows certain similar characters of the Chordata such as the presence of pharyngeal gill slits.

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