Which is a characteristic of all vertebrates?

The presence of vertebral column or notochord at any stage of life in any organism is the characteristic of vertebrate.

Explanation:

An animal is vertebrate if it fulfils the following criteria:

Presence of vertebral column or notochord.

Presence of endoskeleton or backbone.

The spinal cord runs above the vertebral column.

Humans embryo has notochord which becomes a vertebral column.

The alimentary canals end in the anus.

Mouth is present ta the anterior side of the vertebrate.

Have legs, fins or wings for movement.

Presence of a nervous system and sensory organs.

Presence of skin, lungs or gills.

Presence of a circulatory system.

Vertebrates include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.