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vertebrate

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


NOUN
mammal
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"We now have the tools to map aging continuously in a vertebrate," she said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

A new study led by researchers at the University of Arizona suggests that for every recognized vertebrate species, there are, on average, two additional species that have gone unnoticed.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Their analysis revealed a steady but striking rise in jawed vertebrate diversity following the extinction.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026

These animals represent some of the earliest examples of land-based species adapting to life far from shore, marking a critical turning point in vertebrate evolution.

From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025

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

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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