All of the following are characteristics of vertebrates, except:
1. Presence of vertebral column in adults
2. Ventral muscular heart
3. Open circulatory system
4. Paired appendages (fins or limbs)
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In which class do animals possess an elongated body without jaws, paired fins, or scales, and are parasitic on fishes?
1. Cephalochordata
2. Urochordata
3. Cyclostomata
4. Cartilaginous Fishes
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Which of the following chordates is also a vertebrate but lacks a jaw?
1. Ascidia
2. Amphioxus
3. Scoliodon
4. Petromyzon
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What is incorrect regarding cyclostomes?

1. They are ectoparasites on some fishes
2. They have a circular mouth without jaws
3. Circulation is of open type
4. They are marine but migrate to fresh water for spawning
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