chordates

1. Animals that have a central nerve like the human spinal cord .

Notes

Chordates make up a phylum in the animal kingdom that includes all the vertebrates , along with some primitive wormlike sea animals. ( See Linnean classification .)

Example Sentences

Vertebrates, or as they are sometimes termed Chordates, are distinguished from other animals by several important features.

From Project Gutenberg

A larger portion of the guide is given to the chordates than is usually the case.

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