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craniate

/krəˈnaɪɪt/ adjective · British & US
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What does craniate mean?

adjective

Having a skull or skull-like structure; relating to the cranium. In vertebrates, craniates are characterized by the presence of a skull.

Example

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

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