vertebrate
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"Amphibians are the fastest-declining vertebrate group globally," she said.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
This unusual evolutionary path helps explain why vertebrate eyes are built differently from those of other animals like insects and squid.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 27, 2026
Lungfish represent an extremely ancient branch of the vertebrate family tree.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2026
"We were able to compare its most preserved inner ear area with other Gogo lungfish. This is an extra data point in the amazing collection of lungfish and early vertebrate species," she says.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2026
“Interesting. It’s difficult to observe if it’s chemiluminescent vertebrate or bioluminescent bacteria.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
They also feed on a broad range of native animals, including important pollinators such as honeybees as well as protected small vertebrates like tree frogs and lizards.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
It presents analysis of rare fossils which scientists say fill knowledge gaps on the development of the creatures that gave rise to the first land-dwelling vertebrates.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
"It's a skill that previously has only been documented in vertebrates, such as in some mammals and some birds."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
The new findings show that similar aging mechanisms also occur in more complex vertebrates like killifish and humans.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 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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