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The circulatory system of man and the vertebrate animals can be considered as made up of a small number of organs or subordinate systems, which are easy to recognize anatomically, and the functions of which are on the whole quite distinct.
August Krogh

Meaning of "vertebrate" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF VERTEBRATE

vertebrate  [ˈvɜːtɪˌbreɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VERTEBRATE

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determiner
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Vertebrate can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

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WHAT DOES VERTEBRATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

vertebrate

Vertebrate

Vertebrates /ˈvɜrtɨbrəts/ are animals that are members of the subphylum Vertebrata /-ɑː/. Vertebrates include the overwhelming majority of the phylum Chordata, with currently about 64,000 species described. Vertebrates include the jawless fish and the jawed vertebrates, which includes the cartilaginous fish and the bony fish. A bony fish clade known as the lobe-finned fishes includes the tetrapods, which are divided into amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. Extant vertebrates range in size from the frog species Paedophryne amauensis, at as little as 7.7 mm, to the blue whale, at up to 33 m. Vertebrates make up about 4% of all described animal species; the rest are invertebrates, which lack backbones. The vertebrates traditionally include the hagfish, which do not have proper vertebrae, though their closest living relatives, the lampreys, do. Hagfish do, however, possess a cranium. For this reason, the vertebrate subphylum is sometimes referred to as "Craniata" when discussing morphology. Molecular analysis since 1992 has suggested that the hagfish are most closely related to lampreys, and so also are vertebrates in a monophyletic sense.

Definition of vertebrate in the English dictionary

The definition of vertebrate in the dictionary is any chordate animal of the subphylum Vertebrata, characterized by a bony or cartilaginous skeleton and a well-developed brain: the group contains fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Other definition of vertebrate is of, relating to, or belonging to the subphylum Vertebrata.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VERTEBRATE


adumbrate
ˈædʌmˌbreɪt
calibrate
ˈkælɪˌbreɪt
celebrate
ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt
cerebrate
ˈsɛrɪˌbreɪt
clofibrate
ˌkləʊˈfaɪbreɪt
concelebrate
kənˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt
cribrate
ˈkrɪbreɪt
decerebrate
diːˈsɛrɪˌbreɪt
disequilibrate
ˌdɪsɪˈkwɪlɪˌbreɪt
dolabrate
dəʊˈlæbreɪt
elucubrate
ɪˈluːkjʊˌbreɪt
equilibrate
ˌiːkwɪˈlaɪbreɪt
exprobrate
ˈɛksprəʊˌbreɪt
glabrate
ˈɡleɪbreɪt
librate
ˈlaɪbreɪt
lucubrate
ˈluːkjʊˌbreɪt
obumbrate
ɒbˈʌmbreɪt
recalibrate
riːˈkælɪˌbreɪt
terebrate
ˈtɛrɪˌbreɪt
vibrate
vaɪˈbreɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VERTEBRATE

vert
vert.
vertebra
vertebrae
vertebral
vertebral column
vertebrally
vertebration
vertex
vertical
vertical analysis
vertical angles
vertical circle
vertical farming
vertical grouping
vertical integration
vertical mobility
vertical overlap
vertical planning
vertical stabilizer

WORDS THAT END LIKE VERTEBRATE

accurate
at any rate
concentrate
corporate
demonstrate
desperate
generate
illustrate
inaccurate
incorporate
inumbrate
invertebrate
karate
megavertebrate
moderate
operate
palpebrate
pirate
rate
separate

Synonyms and antonyms of vertebrate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «vertebrate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VERTEBRATE

Find out the translation of vertebrate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of vertebrate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «vertebrate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

脊椎动物
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

vertebrados
570 millions of speakers

English

vertebrate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कशेरुकी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفقاريات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

позвоночных
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vertebrados
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মেরূদণ্ডী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vertébrés
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Vertebrata
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wirbel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

脊椎動物
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

척추
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Vertebrata
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

có xương sống
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முதுகெலும்புடன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पृष्ठवंशीय
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

omurgalı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vertebrato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kręgowców
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хребетних
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vertebrate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπονδυλωτά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vertebrate
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vertebrat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

virveldyr
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of vertebrate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VERTEBRATE»

The term «vertebrate» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.775 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VERTEBRATE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about vertebrate

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2 QUOTES WITH «VERTEBRATE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word vertebrate.
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August Krogh
The circulatory system of man and the vertebrate animals can be considered as made up of a small number of organs or subordinate systems, which are easy to recognize anatomically, and the functions of which are on the whole quite distinct.
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Anthony Storr
With the exception of certain rodents, no other vertebrate except Homo sapiens habitually destroys members of his own species.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VERTEBRATE»

Discover the use of vertebrate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to vertebrate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hyman's Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
The purpose of this book, now in its third edition, is to introduce the morphology of vertebrates in a context that emphasizes a comparison of structire and of the function of structural units.
Marvalee H. Wake, 1992
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Vertebrate Taphonomy
This book is comprehensive in scope, and will serve as an important work of reference for years to come.
R. Lee Lyman, 1994
3
Vertebrate Palaeontology
This book will be essential reading for vertebrate palaeontology students in earth science and biology departments.
Michael J. Benton, 2009
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Vertebrate Paleontological Techniques:
Everything that amateur and professional fossil hunters will ever need to know about modern palaeontological techniques and practice.
Patrick Leiggi, Peter May, 2005
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Vertebrate Blood Cells
This was the first book to attempt to draw together such a guide, and this volume was essential reading for this subject.
N. A. Ratcliffe, 1988
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Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy: Evolution and Adaptation
Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy Evolution and Adaptation Second Edition Ann B. Butler and William Hodos The Second Edition of this landmark text presents a broad survey of comparative vertebrate neuroanatomy at the introductory level, ...
Ann B. Butler, William Hodos, 2005
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Comparative Vertebrate Endocrinology
Provides comprehensive coverage of the integrative role of hormones in co-ordinating bodily function in animals.
P. J. Bentley, 1998
8
Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive System
This book is useful for anyone interested in the basic structural and functional characteristics of the digestive system and how these vary among vertebrate groups and species.
C. Edward Stevens, Ian D. Hume, 2004
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Vertebrate Endocrinology
Includes new full color format includes over 450 full color, completely redrawn image Features a companion web site hosting all images from the book as PPT slides and .jpeg files Presents completedly updated and revitalized content with new ...
David O. Norris, James A. Carr, 2013
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Handbook of Vertebrate Immunology
This unique book provides a comprehensive and comparative guide to the immune systems of major vertebrate species, including domestic and wild animals of veterinary or medical interest, fish and amphibia.
Paul-Pierre Pastoret, Philip Griebel, Hervé Bazin, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VERTEBRATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term vertebrate is used in the context of the following news items.
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An Ocean Mystery in the Trillions
Instead, like many aquatic vertebrates, the fish apparently relies on its lateral line — a system of sense organs that can detect movement and vibration in the ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
2
Public Release: 9-Apr-2015 Exceptionally preserved fossil gives …
The new species, described in the latest issue of the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, is the most complete terror bird ever discovered, with more than 90% of ... «EurekAlert, Apr 15»
3
Punk Frogs Are First Known Vertebrate to Change Skin Texture
A new species of frog is the first known vertebrate able to change the texture of its own skin. The frogs, which live among mossy forests in Ecuador, sprout ... «io9, Apr 15»
4
Vertebrate gets three on Banff prize shortlists
UK mountaineering literature publisher Vertebrate Publishing has three titles chosen as category finalists for the 2014 Banff Mountain Book Competition. «The Bookseller, Sep 14»
5
Vertebrate Skeletons Older Than Previously Believed? (VIDEO)
Researchers have discovered a muscle they have dubbed "axochord," leading them to suggest that the first vertebrate skeletons are older than previously ... «Headlines & Global News, Sep 14»
6
Reptiles Surpass Birds To Become Most Diverse Vertebrates
Experts projected that 2014 would mark the year that reptiles would become the most diverse vertebrate group in the world. Reptiles include snakes, lizards, ... «Science 2.0, Aug 14»
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Cranial reconstruction of 300 million-year-old specimens of a …
(Phys.org) —Paleontologists have provided a new cranial reconstruction of a long-extinct limbed vertebrate (tetrapod) from previously unrecognised specimens ... «Phys.Org, Jul 14»
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423-Million-Year-Old Fish Was Once Earth's Largest Vertebrate
Vertebrate paleontologist Brian Choo and his colleagues at the Chinese Academy of Sciences unearthed jaw and tooth fragments from the fossilized fish in the ... «Yahoo News, Jun 14»
9
Vertebrate Study Reveals The Evolution Of The Face
Today, jawed vertebrates significantly outnumber jawless vertebrates, with lampreys and hagfishes being the only jawless vertebrates. Previous research has ... «RedOrbit, Feb 14»
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Dimetrodon proven to be the first vertebrate carnivore with serrated …
A new investigation of the development of serrated teeth in land animals has found the first evidence that Dimetrodon was the first vertebrate animal to develop ... «Examiner.com, Feb 14»

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