Discuss the Problem of Balance and Explain How It Is

question 6

Essay

Discuss the problem of balance and explain how it is solved.

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Definitions:

Notochord

Stiff rod of connective tissue that runs the length of the body in chordate larvae or embryos.

Tunicates

Marine invertebrates with a sac-like body, filter-feeding mechanism, and notochord during the larval stage; also known as sea squirts.

Pharyngeal Gill Slits

Openings in the pharynx that serve as a respiratory feature in some aquatic organisms, a characteristic of chordates.

Nerve Cord

Bundle of nerves that runs the length of a body.