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Chordata-Vertebrates, Tunicates, Lancelets. At some point, all of the organisms in this phylum have a structure called a notochord. A notochord is a flexible rod-like cord of cells that provides the main support for the organism's body during its embryonic stage.
There are four key characteristics to chordates. They are the  presence of a notochord, the presence of a hollow nerve cord that  is dorsal to the notochord, pharyngeal pouc â¦ hes and an endostyle.t some point in their lives, a chordate will have a notochord, a nerve cord that runs down their back, and a slit in the throat area. The phylum name Chordata came from the n â¦ otochord, a flexible rod that supports the back. They include fishes, amphibians, and reptiles.