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Balanoglossus is a connecting link between Non-chordates and Chordates.

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i. Balanoglossus belongs to phylum Hemichordata.
ii.It possesses certain characteristics of both Chordates and Non-chordates.
iii.Absence of vertebral column or spinal cord and a worm-like body are the Non- chordate like characteristics seen in Balanoglossus.
iv.Presence of notochord, pharyngeal gill slits are some Chordate-like characters seen in Balanoglossus.
Hence, Balanoglossus is considered as a connecting link between Non-chordates and Chordates.
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