Vertebrates vs Chordates  

Vertebrates are the major group of the chordates in terms of the number of species, evolutionary sophistication, and many other aspects, as well. As a large portion of people believes that chordates are the same as vertebrates, the existing difference between the groups should be laid out in a common ground, so that the distinction should be obvious. This article would be such a common ground with information on both vertebrates and chordates being presented and compared.

Difference Between Vertebrates and Chordates

What is the difference between Vertebrates and Chordates?

• All the vertebrates are chordates, but not all the chordates are vertebrates.

• Diversity is exceptionally higher among vertebrates than among the non-vertebrate chordates.

• The clear cephalization is much pronounced in vertebrates than in non-vertebrate chordates.

• The muscles are arranged in paired masses among all the vertebrates but not in all chordates.

• Vertebrates do have a spinal cord and backbone but not the other chordates.