craniate Definition
- 1any animal that has a skull
- 2belonging or relating to the Craniata, a subphylum of chordate animals characterized by having a skull
Using craniate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "craniate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Craniates include all vertebrates and some of their relatives.
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The craniate embryo develops a neural crest that gives rise to many structures in the adult head.
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Craniates are thought to have evolved from a common ancestor that lived over 500 million years ago.
craniate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for craniate
- vertebrate
- skull-bearing animal
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Summary: craniate in Brief
The term 'craniate' [ˈkreɪniət] refers to any animal that has a skull, or belonging to the Craniata subphylum of chordate animals characterized by having a skull. Craniates include all vertebrates and some of their relatives, and are thought to have evolved from a common ancestor that lived over 500 million years ago.
