A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone. Vertebrates include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Vertebrates have a number of features that make them different from invertebrates. They have a backbone, a brain, and a heart. They also have a skeleton that supports their bodies.
Vertebrates are found all over the world. They live in the oceans, on land, and in the air.
Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are all vertebrates.
Noun: an animal with a backbone.
Adjective: of or relating to vertebrates.
The word "vertebrate" comes from the Latin word "vertebratus", which means "having a jointed backbone".
The first recorded use of the word "vertebrate" in English was in the 17th century.
What are vertebrates?
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