VERTEBRATE


Meaning of VERTEBRATE in English

n. & adj.

n. any animal of the subphylum Vertebrata, having a spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes.

adj. of or relating to the vertebrates.

[ L vertebratus jointed (as VERTEBRA) ]

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