Phylum Chordata – Definition, Example, Classification, Origin, and Ancestry (6 important Diagram)

Chordata definition and examples by imaluop

Now we are going to talk about various topics on phylum Chordata, the definition of Chordata, examples of Chordata, classification of Chordata, origin, and Ancestry of Chordata, diversity of Chordata, similarity, and dissimilarity of Chordata with Non-chordate.  Definition of Chordata | What is Chordata:   The word Chordata comes from a feature in some animals, notochord, … Read more

Difference Between Pisces and Tetrapoda  

Chordate Diversity in Size and Shape

Now we will discuss what are Pisces, what are Tetrapoda, similarities between Pisces and Tetrapoda, difference between Pisces and Tetrapoda but before we start we will discuss about the position of Pisces and Tetrapoda in animals.  Presence or absence of jaw and paired appendages divide the Vertebrate in two groups, Agnatha and Gnathostomata. Gnathostomata have … Read more

Agnatha and Gnathostomata: 10 Very Important Differences  

Phylum Chordata and Its Diversity

Now we are going to discuss what are Agnatha, what are Gnathostomata, the similarities between Agnatha and Gnathostomata, differences between Agnatha and Gnathostomata but before we start we will discuss their position in the animal kingdom.  We divide phylum Chordata into different groups on the basis of various similarities and dissimilarity, presence of cranium or … Read more

Difference Between Chordata and Nonchordate 

Chordata definition and examples by imaluop

In this article, we are going to discuss the vital difference between Chordata and non-chordates and we have already discussed definitions and examples of phylum Chordata, diversity in phylum Chordata, fundamental characteristics of phylum Chordata, and similar of phylum Chordata with higher non-chordate.  Chordata and Nonchordate:  In the animal kingdom we place all invertebrates in … Read more

Phylum Chordata General Characteristics Features

lamprey as chordate

We have already discussed 3 fundamental characters of the phylum Chordata which separate them from other Nonchordate animals and now we are going to discuss all the general characteristics features of phylum Chordata.  General Characteristics Features of Phylum Chordata:  Habits:  Members of phylum Chordata are well adapted in all types of environmental conditions and on … Read more

Why Chordate are Advanced than Nonchordate 

Vertebrata as Chordate

If we study carefully then we will find that some features of chordate are advanced which gives them some advantages over non-chordate animals and if we look at the evolutionary timeline then we will find that chordate evolved from non-chordate. During evolution, some special advanced characteristics arise in some non-chordate which makes them superior to … Read more

Chordate and Higher Nonchordates Similarity 

Chordate and Higher Nonchordates Similarity

We have already discussed the definition of Chordata and the fundamental characteristic of Chordata and now we are going to discuss the similarity between Chordata and non-chordates.  Similarity Between Chordate and Nonchordate:  Formation of Body Axis: In higher non-chordate and chordate has a longitudinal axis and on the anterior sides developed into the cephalic region … Read more