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Vertebrae are absent is

1. Duck-billed platypus
2. Turtle
3. Amphioxus
4. Trout E . Rabbit

Correct answer: Amphioxus

Solution

Amphioxus (lancelet) is a primitive chordate that has a notochord and dorsal nerve cord but no vertebral column. The other options are vertebrates or have a backbone at some stage.

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