Chordata - Sinapomorfias e Classificação

Chordates comprise the deuterostome group and include three subphyla: Cephalochordata, Urochordata, and Craniata (Vertebrata). They exhibit five synapomorphies, or evolutionary novelties: 1) notochord; 2) hollow dorsal nerve cord; 3) pharyngeal slits; 4) endostyle; 5) post-anal tail. If you want to understand more about these fantastic animals, come learn Bio with me!