Definition of Vertebrate
an animal of any species that has a backbone or spinal column
Examples of Vertebrate in a sentence
Because it is a vertebrate, the fish a backbone that must be removed before being eaten. 🔊
The spinal column of a vertebrate sets it apart from animals that do not have a back bone. 🔊
Creeping out of its hole, the slimy vertebrate slithered its spine down the hill. 🔊
The body of a vertebrate is symmetrical on both sides, since its backbone separates the right section from the left. 🔊
Because it lacks a backbone, a worm is not considered a vertebrate. 🔊
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