vertebrate

[ˈvɜrtəbrət]

vertebrate Definition

an animal that has a backbone or spinal column.

Using vertebrate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vertebrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish are all vertebrates.

  • Example

    Humans are vertebrates.

  • Example

    The study of vertebrates is called vertebrate zoology.

vertebrate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vertebrate

Phrases with vertebrate

  • cold-blooded vertebrate

    an animal whose body temperature changes with the environment

    Example

    Fish, reptiles, and amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates.

  • warm-blooded vertebrate

    an animal whose body temperature remains constant regardless of the environment

    Example

    Mammals and birds are warm-blooded vertebrates.

  • an animal that lives in water and has a backbone

    Example

    Fish are aquatic vertebrates.

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Summary: vertebrate in Brief

'Vertebrate' [ˈvɜrtəbrət] refers to an animal that has a backbone or spinal column. This includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. 'Vertebrate' can be further classified into cold-blooded and warm-blooded vertebrates, as well as aquatic vertebrates.