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vertebrate

[vur-tuh-brit, -breyt] / ˈvɜr tə brɪt, -ˌbreɪt /


NOUN
mammal
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The researchers describe vertebrate eyes as the product of an unusual evolutionary detour.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

The researchers now want to better understand exactly how these neurons influence spatial attention across vertebrate species and whether they serve a similar function in humans.

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 2026

These neurons are present across vertebrate species, including birds and fish.

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 2026

"Amphibians are the fastest-declining vertebrate group globally," she said.

From BBC May 31, 2026

“Interesting. It’s difficult to observe if it’s chemiluminescent vertebrate or bioluminescent bacteria.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Archosaurs, in turn, are the lineage that encompasses two of the best-known groups of terrestrial vertebrates: crocodiles and dinosaurs, including birds.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

In a study published in the journal Evolution, researchers from the American Museum of Natural History and Princeton University used mathematical models to examine how body size evolved among vertebrates.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Chai proposed that vertebrates may have lost this defense because they cannot easily repair the surrounding damage caused by ruptosis.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

They lure mosquitoes with carbon dioxide—all vertebrates release the gas with each exhale, so to mosquitoes, it usually signals a meal.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

Like the wheel trees themselves, and the way their bodies are formed—they’re not vertebrates, they don’t have a spine.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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