How does the nerve cord of chordates differ from the nerve cord of animals in other taxonomic groups?

A) It is surrounded by bone.
B) It develops from the gill slits.
C) It does not develop until after the embryonic period.
D) It does not extend into the tail.
E) It runs along the dorsal side of the body.


E

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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