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This document discusses the origin and evolution of vertebrates from their chordate ancestors. It describes the key characteristics of the three chordate subphyla - urochordates, cephalochordates, and vertebrates. Vertebrates evolved novel features like a muscularized pharynx, sensory organs, and neural crest tissue that allowed them to develop specialized heads and become effective predators. Over time, selection for increased body size and aerobic capacity drove further diversification of vertebrate body
- Author
- Sonu Sharma
- Language
- EN