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Recent Examples of vertebrate
Hoffmann was the lead researcher of a scientific paper that first documented the nearly complete genome map of the Greenland shark, the longest-living vertebrate in the world that can survive until about 400 years old.
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
An independent review of the evidence for sentience in animals such as octopuses, crabs and lobsters, led by Birch, contributed to these species being granted greater protection alongside all vertebrates in 2022 under the UK Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act.
—Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
Most early jawless fishes had torsos leading continuously to the head, whereas jawed vertebrates evolved a neck and throat.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
However, our brains and those of other vertebrates are complex, three-dimensional structures, and so embedding any electrodes into their interiors would inflict at least some damage during implantation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2025
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
An independent review of the evidence for sentience in animals such as octopuses, crabs and lobsters, led by Birch, contributed to these species being granted greater protection alongside all vertebrates in 2022 under the UK Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act.
—Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
Most early jawless fishes had torsos leading continuously to the head, whereas jawed vertebrates evolved a neck and throat.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
However, our brains and those of other vertebrates are complex, three-dimensional structures, and so embedding any electrodes into their interiors would inflict at least some damage during implantation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebrate
Noun
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Her efforts saved the animal’s life and landed her in her hometown newspaper, The Mountain Eagle, which was the first to write about the dramatic rescue and resuscitation.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Broadbelt’s death shocked the community and reignited a countywide conversation about the dual problem of unleashed dogs and overcrowded animal shelters.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just note that these little creatures are final sale items and are therefore ineligible for returns.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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The plot centers on Jam, a teenager who inadvertently brings a creature from a painting to life.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, critters may sneak in and can stain, damage, or create holes in fabric.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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An iconic critter will arrive on the coasts of California soon, and conservationists want the public to help keep a look out for the endangered species.—
Brooke Baitinger
September 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Vertebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebrate. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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