Vertebrate - Wikipedia
WEBThe word vertebrate derives from the Latin word vertebratus , meaning joint of the spine. A similarly derived word is vertebra, which refers to any of the irregular bones or segments of the spinal column. Anatomy and morphology
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WEBMay 6, 2024 · Vertebrate, any animal of the subphylum Vertebrata. They have backbones and are also characterized by a muscular system consisting primarily of bilaterally paired masses and a central nervous system partly enclosed within the backbone.
Vertebrate - The Definitive Guide | Biology Dictionary
WEBFeb 13, 2021 · Any vertebrate, classified under subphylum Vertebrata, is an animal with a backbone. This group consists of several broad classes: fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals. The word vertebrate refers to the bony vertebral column.
29.1D: Characteristics of Vertebrates - Biology LibreTexts
WEBVertebrate Classification. Vertebrates are the largest group of chordates, with more than 62,000 living species. Vertebrates are grouped based on anatomical and physiological traits. The traditional groups include Agnatha, Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, and Mammalia.
29: Vertebrates - Biology LibreTexts
WEBVertebrates are among the most recognizable organisms of the animal kingdom. More than 62,000 vertebrate species have been identified. The vertebrate species now living represent only a small portion of the vertebrates that have existed.
Vertebrates - Vertebrata - the Animal Encyclopedia - ThoughtCo
WEBApr 11, 2019 · Vertebrates (Vertebrata) are a group of chordates that includes birds, mammals, fishes, lampreys, amphibians, and reptiles. Vertebrates have a vertebral column in which the notochord is replaced by multiple vertebrae that form a backbone. The vertebrae surround and protect a nerve cord and provide the animal with structural support.
15.6: Vertebrates - Biology LibreTexts
WEBVertebrates are among the most recognizable organisms of the animal kingdom (Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\)). More than 62,000 vertebrate species have been identified. The vertebrate species now living represent only a small portion of …
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