Vertebrata

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

noun

1. the subphylum comprising the vertebrate animals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vertebrata¹

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

Example Sentences

The lowest group of Vertebrata, including the amphioxus, in which no skull exists.

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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.

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Fowls are classed by modern naturalists as follows: Division.  Vertebrata—possessing a back bone.

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Causes due to animals—Vertebrata—Wounds, etc.—Invertebrata—Insects, etc.—Plants as causes of disease—Phanerogams, weeds, etc.—Cryptogams, fungi—Epidemics, etc.

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Partial catalogue of the cold-blooded Vertebrata of Michigan.

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