Slide 1VERTEBRATE EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY – Vertebrates have unique endoskeletons composed of: A cranium (skull) A backbone made of a series of bones called vertebrae Slide…
18.16 Lampreys are vertebrates that lack hinged jaws Lampreys represent the oldest living lineage of vertebrates Suspension feeders in freshwater streams Have jawless mouth…
Chrodates (Chordata) Chordates (Chordata) Our phylum Chordates have a backbone 1. Dorsal hallow nerve cord 2. _________________: strong rod that separates digestive and nerve…