Biology 11
E13.1 Examine members of the vertebrates and describe characteristics which unify them.
Inquiry into Life, 10th ed.
pp. 638 – 640
Phylum Chordata includes the Subphylum Vertebrata as well as some invertebrate members (the
lancelets [Subphylum Cephalochordata] and the tunicates [or sea squirts; Subphylum
Urochordata]).
Read section 31.2 entitled “Chordates” on pages 638 to 640 and make sure you are able to
describe the four characteristics that all chordates have in common.
Modern Biology, Towle, Teacher’s ed.
pp. 537 – 539
Read section 36.1 entitled “Overview of Chordates” on pages 537 to 539. Then complete
“Section Review” questions 1, 2 and 5.
Assignment
Complete the worksheet, “Common Characteristics of Vertebrates.” An answer key is available,
if you need to see one.
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