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Learning Objective
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
- Describe the distinguishing characteristics of echinoderms
- Describe the distinguishing characteristics of chordates
Deuterostomes include the phyla Echinodermata and Chordata (which includes the vertebrates) and two smaller phyla. Deuterostomes share similar patterns of early development.
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