vertebrate
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/ˈvɜːrtɪbrət/
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/ˈvɜːtɪbrət/
Having a backbone or spine.
Most vertebrate animals can move freely.
An animal that has a backbone, like mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.
A shark is an example of a vertebrate in the ocean.