Vertebrata
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Vertebrata
1820–30; < New Latin, neuter plural of Latin vertebrātus vertebrate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The lowest group of Vertebrata, including the amphioxus, in which no skull exists.
From Project Gutenberg
The class of Vertebrata that includes the birds. µ Aves, or birds, have a complete double circulation, oviparous, reproduction, front limbs peculiarly modified as wings; and they bear feathers.
From Project Gutenberg
Fowls are classed by modern naturalists as follows: Division. Vertebrata—possessing a back bone.
From Project Gutenberg
Causes due to animals—Vertebrata—Wounds, etc.—Invertebrata—Insects, etc.—Plants as causes of disease—Phanerogams, weeds, etc.—Cryptogams, fungi—Epidemics, etc.
From Project Gutenberg
Partial catalogue of the cold-blooded Vertebrata of Michigan.
From Project Gutenberg
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
