How do cephalochordates detect chemicals in seawater?

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Cephalochordates detect chemicals in seawater through various areas of their body surface, including regions located near the mouth. These sensory capabilities are essential for aiding the animal in feeding. While the cephalochordate nervous system is relatively simple, these surface areas function as chemoreceptors that allow the organism to respond to its chemical environment.1