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craniate

American

[krey-nee-it, -eyt] / ˈkreɪ ni ɪt, -ˌeɪt /

adjective

having a cranium or skull.

noun

a craniate animal.

craniate British

/ -ˌeɪt, ˈkreɪnɪɪt /

adjective

having a skull or cranium

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adjective

another word for vertebrate

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Etymology

Origin of craniate

First recorded in 1875–80; crani(um) + -ate ¹

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The otocyst or auditory organ is unique amongst craniate vertebrates in regard to the semicircular canals.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various

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