Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Hemichordata was earlier considered as a sub-phylum under phylum Chordata but now it is placed as a separate phylum under non-chordata.
Reason (R): Hemichordates have a rudimentary structure in the collar region called stomochord, a structure analogous to notochord.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is True but (R) is False. 
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  Phylum Hemichordata |
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In which of the following animals, the body is cylindrical and is composed of an anterior proboscis, a collar and a long trunk?

1. Hemichordates 2. Urochordates
3. Cephalochordates 4. Vertebrate chordates
Subtopic:  Phylum Hemichordata |
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The number of correct statements regarding hemichordates from the given is:

I.  A stomochord is present in the collar region
II.  Circulation is of open type
III.  Excretory organ is proboscis gland
IV.  Development is indirect
 
1. 1 2. 2
3. 3 4. 4
Subtopic:  Phylum Hemichordata |
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In hemichordates:
1. Circulatory system is a closed type
2. Proboscis gland is a digestive gland that secretes a large number of hydrolytic enzymes
3. Respiration takes place through the gills
4. Sexes are not separate, fertilization is internal and development is direct
Subtopic:  Phylum Hemichordata |
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Hemichordates are not chordates because they lack a true:
1. gill slit
2. dorsal hollow nerve cord
3. notochord
4. post-anal tail
Subtopic:  Phylum Hemichordata |
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Balanoglossus and saccoglossus are: 
1. Urochordates  2. Cephalochordates 
3. Hemichordates  4. Vertebrate chordates 
Subtopic:  Phylum Hemichordata |
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