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

 Phylum Chordata 3 Fundamental Character

notochord

We already discussed what is Chordata and their diversity in the animal kingdom and now we are going to discuss the characteristics features that separate Chordata from other groups of animals. All the members of phylum Chordata show three fundamental characteristics in their lifecycle at least at a point of their lifecycle but it is … Read more

Phylum Chordata and Its Diversity 

Phylum Chordata and Its Diversity

We have already discussed the definition and examples of phylum Chordata, now we are going to discuss the diversity among the members of phylum Chordata. Phylum Chordata is a very important and vast group of animals that includes the most prominent organisms like birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals to less known marine animals like tunicates and … Read more