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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Chordata

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from UC Berkeley is an excellent site about the animal phylum chordata. Click on various sections to learn more, covering topics such as the fossil record, life history & ecology, systematics, and morphology. This site is a...
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Cephalochordates & Lancelets

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the lancelets and the characteristics of chordates they express.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Urochordata

For Students 9th - 10th
This site introduces Urochordates and mentions the characteristics of Chordates that Tunicates exhibit. There are links to additional information about Chordate Characteristics
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Chordata (Chordates)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a listing of additional characteristics that many Chordates have in common beyond the typical four: notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Chordates

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Did you know that fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are all related? They are all chordates. Chordates are a group of animals that includes vertebrates,...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Chordates

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the characteristics and classification of chordates.