vertebrate

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Recent Examples of vertebrate Recently, a study published in Science Advances provided the strongest evidence yet that a brain microbiome can and does exist in healthy vertebrates — fish, specifically. Quanta Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024 Their ability to adapt led the dinosaurs to outcompete non-dinosaurian land vertebrates, so that by the end of the Triassic the dominance of dinosaurs was complete. Michael Irving, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024 These habitats include rivers, lakes and wetlands that support half of all fish species and one-third of vertebrates while providing drinking water and climate regulation for billions of people. Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 Recently, a study published in Science Advances provided the strongest evidence yet that a brain microbiome can and does exist in healthy vertebrates—fish, specifically. Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for vertebrate 
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Noun
  • The second and third day of the festival both kick off with a lengthy snorkeling session that’s carefully planned to ensure manta ray sightings, while a dedicated Manta Research Trip provides an opportunity for guests to experience the animals from a more scientific perspective.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • For those unable to make it to Washington, the Giant Panda Cam, a feed of 40 cameras spread out across the animals’ habitat, will broadcast live between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet.
    Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
  • These aquatic, semiaquatic or terrestrial creatures are easily recognized thanks to their bony, cartilaginous shells and slow-pace movements.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • And while the bunny might be a quieter critter, the supernatural Rabbit Trap has some tricks up its sleeve.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
  • This first-time collaboration between the museums will provide specimens (and helpful magnifying glasses) to compare the real critters with their artistic representations.
    Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025

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“Vertebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebrate. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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