chordate

/ˈkɔrdət/

Definitions

1. noun

An animal that belongs to the subkingdom Vertebrata, characterized by the presence of a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, and a post-anal tail.

“Many chordates, such as fish and humans, have a backbone that provides structural support.”

Synonyms

  • animal
  • vertebrate

Antonyms

  • invertebrate
  • simple organism