difference between notochord and stomochord

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Notochord Stomochord
 It is a flexible rod-like structure which arises form the dorsal wall of the embryonic gut and lies between the dorsal nerve tube and the gut.  It is an out pocketing that arises from the roof of the embryonic gut and lies anterior of the pharynx. 
It is derived from​ Mesoderm It is derived from Endoderm
It has no lumen or cavity It possesses narrow lumen that opens into pharynx
It mainly provides support It mainly helps in locomotion

 
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