Vertebrata

[ ver-tuh-brey-tuh, -brah- ]

/ ˌvɛr təˈbreɪ tə, -ˈbrɑ- /

noun

the subphylum comprising the vertebrate animals.

Origin of Vertebrata

1820–30; < New Latin, neuter plural of Latin vertebrātus vertebrate

Example sentences from the Web for vertebrata

It appears, therefore, that the subject of the possible relationships of the Vertebrata is one of the greatest complexity.

Stories of the Universe: Animal Life |B. Lindsay
Blood relationship between the Vertebrata and the Invertebrata.

The History of Creation, Vol. II (of 2) |Ernst Haeckel
The ova of the Vertebrata differ greatly in size and structure.

The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4) |Francis Maitland Balfour
We have now arrived at the great sub-kingdom of the Vertebrata, and will commence with the lowest class, namely Fishes.

The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex |Charles Darwin

Associated words: vertebræ, Vertebrata, vertebra, vertebral spinal.

Putnam's Word Book |Louis A. Flemming

Medical definitions for vertebrata

Vertebrata

[ vûr′tə-brā′tə, -brä′- ]

n.

A primary division of the phylum Chordata that includes the fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, all of which are characterized by a segmented spinal column and a distinct, well-differentiated head.

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Vertebrata

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Origin of Vertebrata

Example sentences from the Web for vertebrata

Medical definitions for vertebrata

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