Vertebrate



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 脊椎动物
• ［英］ 脊椎动物 ( any of a subphylum of chordates that possess a spinal column)
• ［记］ 来自vertebra ( 脊椎) , vert ( 转) +ebra

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: New Latin vertebratus, from Latin, jointed, from vertebra
• Date: 1826
• 1.
  • a. having a spinal column
  • b. of or relating to the vertebrates
• 2. organized or constructioncted in orderly or developed form

II. noun

• Etymology: New Latin Vertebrata, from neuter plural of vertebratus
• Date: 1826
• any of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates possessing a spinal column that includes the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes

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