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chordate

/ˈkɔːrdɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does chordate mean?

noun

A chordate is an animal that belongs to the phylum Chordata, characterized by the presence of a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, and a post-anal tail at some stage in its development. This phylum includes vertebrates and some invertebrates.

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"The chordate phylum is a diverse group of animals that includes humans, fish, and some types of worms."

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