Read the following statements :
Statement-I : Hemichordata was earlier considered as a sub–phylum under phylum Chordata, but now it is placed as a separate phylum under non-chordata.
Statement-II : Excretory organ in hemichordates is proboscis gland.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Statement I is correct, Statement II is wrong

Statement I is wrong, Statement II is correct

Both Statement I and Statement II are wrong

answer is A.

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Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Hemichordata was earlier considered as a sub phylum under phylum Chordata, but now it is placed as a separate phylum under non-chordata. The stomochord or buccal diverticulum was assumed as a notochord initially. The excretory organ in hemichordates is the proboscis gland.

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