Cephalochordata

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Cephalochordata
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukarya
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Cephalochordata

Cephalochordata is a chordate subphylum defined by the presence of a notochord that persists throughout life. It is represented in the modern oceans by the lancelets. Fossil species are also known from the Chengjiang biota.[citation needed]


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