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One interesting difference between the nervous systems of invertebrates and vertebrates is that the nerve cords of many invertebrates are located ventrally whereas the vertebrate spinal cords are located dorsally.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

In contrast, other animal phyla are characterized by solid nerve cords that are located either ventrally or laterally.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

In contrast, other animal phyla possess solid nerve cords that are located either ventrally or laterally.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

The dorsal ground color is pale brown, tan, olive, or white; usually the ground color is palest ventrally and darkest dorsally.

From A Revision of Snakes of the Genus Conophis (Family Colubridae, from Middle America) by Wellman, John

Specimens from one mile west of Coaldale have slightly more inflated bullae that are more flattened ventrally.

From Geographic Variation in the Pocket Gopher, Thomys bottae, in Colorado by Youngman, Phillip M.