cephalochordata

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Noun cephalochordata has 1 sense

Cephalochordata, subphylum Cephalochordata - lancelets
--₁ is a kind of phylum
--₁ is a member of Chordata, phylum Chordata
--₁ has members:
cephalochordate; Amphioxidae, family Amphioxidae, Branchiostomidae, family Branchiostomidae

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Cephalochordata

Noun

Cephalochordata refers to a subphylum of primitive marine animals that includes the lancelets or amphioxus. They have a long, slender body and a notochord that persists throughout their life cycle.

Example Sentence:

The cephalochordata, or lancelets, are known for their notochord that helps them maintain their body structure.

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