| 1. |
Urochordates retain their notochord throughout their life, whereas Cephalochordates lose their notochord during the larval stage. |
| 2. |
Cephalochordates, such as lancelets, retain a notochord extending the full length of their body into adulthood, whereas Urochordates, like tunicates, only possess a notochord during their larval stage. |
| 3. |
Both Urochordates and Cephalochordates exhibit a complex nervous system comparable to that of higher vertebrates. |
| 4. |
Urochordates are primarily terrestrial, whereas Cephalochordates are exclusively aquatic. |