Vertebrates belong to phylum chordata because:

Correct answer: D. The body develops from three germinal layers

  • A. They have a vertebral column
  • B. The brain is enclosed by the skull
  • C. The embryos have gills
  • D. The body develops from three germinal layers

Explanation

Chordates, including vertebrates, undergo embryonic development with three primary germinal layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. These layers give rise to different tissues and organs, enabling the complex body development seen in chordates.

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