Subphylum Cephalochordata Flashcards
1
Q
among the nonvertebrate chordates, amphioxus resembles the overall vertebrate of a _______ body plan.
A
fish
2
Q
myomeres
A
striated muscle blocks
3
Q
does amphioxus have a post-anal tail?
A
yes
4
Q
myosepta
A
sheets of connective tissue
5
Q
As an adult does the amphioxus retain all the chordate characteristics? what are the 5 characteristics?
A
yes.
Notochord, dorsal hollow nerve cord, endostyle, and post-anal tail.
6
Q
does the nerve cord extend to the brain in amphioxous?
A
No
7
Q
A
