- Vertebrate - Wikipedia
Vertebrates ( ˈvɜːrtəbrɪt, - ˌbreɪt ), [3] also called craniates, are animals with a vertebral column and a cranium The vertebral column surrounds and protects the spinal cord, while the cranium protects the brain
- 5 Groups of Vertebrates – Characteristics and Examples
Vertebrates are animals with backbones and a well-developed nervous system There are five main groups of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals
- Vertebrate | Definition, Characteristics, Examples . . .
They have backbones, from which they derive their name The vertebrates are also characterized by a muscular system consisting primarily of bilaterally paired masses and a central nervous system partly enclosed within the backbone The subphylum is one of the best known of all groups of animals
- Vertebrates - Definition, Characteristics, Classification . . .
Thus, vertebrates refer to animals with a characteristic bony or cartilaginous axial endoskeleton known as the vertebral column, spine, or backbone Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are all examples of vertebrates
- Vertebrates: Definition, Characteristics, Facts . . .
Vertebrates are a diverse group of animals characterized by having backbones, internal skeletons, well-developed brains, and bilateral symmetry They belong to the phylum Chordata and evolved from ancient chordates
- Introduction to Vertebrates - University of California Museum . . .
Vertebrates have a long history on this earth -- more than 500 million years, from the late Cambrian up to today These first vertebrates lacked jaws, like the living hagfish and lampreys
- What Is a Vertebrate? Definition and Classification
Vertebrates are broadly classified into five major groups: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals Each group possesses unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in diverse environments
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