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.
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Humans are vertebrates.
Example
The study of vertebrates is called vertebrate zoology.
vertebrate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for vertebrate
- craniate
- backboned animal
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.
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.
