Definition of Vertebrata

1. Noun. Fishes; amphibians; reptiles; birds; mammals.


Definition of Vertebrata

1. n. pl. One of the grand divisions of the animal kingdom, comprising all animals that have a backbone composed of bony or cartilaginous vertebræ, together with Amphioxus in which the backbone is represented by a simple undivided notochord. The Vertebrata always have a dorsal, or neural, cavity above the notochord or backbone, and a ventral, or visceral, cavity below it. The subdivisions or classes of Vertebrata are Mammalia, Aves, Reptilia, Amphibia, Pisces, Marsipobranchia, and Leptocardia.

2. n. pl. One of the grand divisions of the animal kingdom, comprising all animals that have a backbone composed of bony or cartilaginous vertebræ, together with Amphioxus in which the backbone is represented by a simple undivided notochord. The Vertebrata always have a dorsal, or neural, cavity above the notochord or backbone, and a ventral, or visceral, cavity below it. The subdivisions or classes of Vertebrata are Mammalia, Aves, Reptilia, Amphibia, Pisces, Marsipobranchia, and Leptocardia.

Medical Definition of Vertebrata

1. One of the grand divisions of the animal kingdom, comprising all animals that have a backbone composed of bony or cartilaginous vertebrae, together with Amphioxus in which the backbone is represented by a simple undivided notochord. The Vertebrata always have a dorsal, or neural, cavity above the notochord or backbone, and a ventral, or visceral, cavity below it. The subdivisions or classes of Vertebrata are Mammalia, Aves, Reptilia, Amphibia, Pisces, Marsipobranchia, and Leptocardia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vertebrata

vertebral part of diaphragm
vertebral part of the costal surface of the lungs
vertebral plexus
vertebral polyarthritis
vertebral pulp
vertebral region
vertebral ribs
vertebral vein
vertebral venography
vertebral venous plexus
vertebral venous system
vertebrally
vertebrarium
vertebrarterial
vertebras
vertebrata (current term)
vertebrate
vertebrate foot
vertebrate hormones
vertebrate paleontology
vertebrate viruses
vertebrated
vertebrated catheter
vertebrated probe
vertebrates
vertebre
vertebrectomy
vertebro-
vertebroarterial
vertebroarterial foramen

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