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vertebrated
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vertebrated, a. [L. vertebratus.].
- Having a backbone, or vertebral column, containing the spinal marrow, as man, quadrupeds, birds, amphibia, and fishes. [1913 Webster]
- Contracted at intervals, so as to resemble the spine in animals. Henslow. [1913 Webster]
- Having movable joints resembling vertebræ; -- said of the arms of ophiurans. [1913 Webster]
- Of or pertaining to the Vertebrata; -- used only in the form vertebrate. [1913 Webster]
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