One Characteristic Found Only in Chordates Is the Presence of Pharyngeal

question 31

Multiple Choice

One characteristic found only in chordates is the presence of pharyngeal slits. Early in chordate history what was the function of this structure?

• A)respiratory surface (gills)
• B)jaw support
• C)feeding
• D)part of the jaw

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