Fundamental Chordate Characteristics — a labelled NEET Biology diagram with a definitions lexicon.
Fundamental Chordate Characteristics Labelled parts: Dorsal Hollow Nerve Cord, Notochord, Pharyngeal Gill Slits, Post-anal Tail, Anus. A flexible, rod-like structure derived from mesoderm that provides support in chordates. Openings in the pharynx that allow water to exit, functioning in respiration or feeding. A muscular extension of the body extending beyond the anus, a defining chordate feature.