- Statement A is correct: Non-chordates like invertebrates often have a pharynx perforated by gill slits.
- Statement B is correct: Non-chordates lack a notochord.
- Statement C is correct: The central nervous system in non-chordates is dorsal.
- Statement D is correct: In non-chordates, if a heart is present, it is usually dorsal.
- Statement E is incorrect: Many non-chordates possess a post-anal tail.
Thus, the correct answer is: B, D, and E only.
List I | List II | ||
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A | Mesozoic Era | I | Lower invertebrates |
B | Proterozoic Era | II | Fish & Amphibia |
C | Cenozoic Era | III | Birds & Reptiles |
D | Paleozoic Era | IV | Mammals |