Which subphylum of Phylum Chordata is present only in larval tail?

Which subphylum of Phylum Chordata is present only in larval tail?
  1. Urochordata
  2. Cephalochordata
  3. Vertebrata
  4. None of the above

Solution

Subphylum Urochordata, also known as Tunicata, has a notochord present only in the larval tail, while in Cephalochordata, it extends from head to tail region and is persistent throughout their life.

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