Chordate (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or characteristic of the Chordata.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Vertebrates and some invertebrates are chordate, as they have a notochord at some stage in their development.
- Chordate characteristics, such as a dorsal nerve cord and pharyngeal slits, are present in many marine animals.
- All chordate animals have a hollow dorsal nerve cord, a structure that will eventually develop into a brain and spinal cord.
- The chordate phylum encompasses a diverse group of animals, including vertebrates, tunicates, and lancelets.
- The early embryonic development of chordate organisms follows a conserved pattern, including the formation of a notochord.