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Vertebrates are also known as craniates due to presence of skull in all its members.

1. a) True for all vertebrates
2. b) True for craniates only
3. c) True for invertebrates only
4. d) True for Hirudinea (leech) only

Correct answer: a) True for all vertebrates

Solution

Vertebrates are called craniates because they possess a cranium (skull). Since this is a shared characteristic of all vertebrates, the statement is true for all vertebrates.

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