vertebrate
/ˈvɜːrtɪbrət/
noun
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An animal that has a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
- Humans are vertebrates because we have a spinal column.
- All vertebrates share certain characteristics, including a backbone and a nervous system.
- Paleontologists recently discovered fossilized remains of an ancient vertebrate species that lived over two hundred million years ago.
- The comparative anatomy course examines skeletal structures across different vertebrate groups to identify evolutionary patterns.
- Marine biologists are concerned that ocean acidification may disrupt calcium metabolism in vertebrate populations.
- Understanding vertebrate evolution requires integrating evidence from genetics, embryology, and the fossil record.
adjective
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Having a backbone or spinal column.
- Vertebrate animals include dogs, cats, and birds.
- The study focused on vertebrate species in the region.