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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chordates

/ˈkɔːrdeɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does chordates mean?

noun

A group of animals that have a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail at some stage in their development. Chordates include vertebrates and some invertebrates.

Example

"The chordates are a diverse group of animals that include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals."

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