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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