Subphylum Vertebrata (Noun)
Meaning
Fishes; amphibians; reptiles; birds; mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals all belong to the subphylum Vertebrata, characterized by the presence of a backbone or spinal column.
- Reptiles, birds, amphibians, fishes, and mammals are classified under subphylum Vertebrata due to their backbone structure.
- Among the subphylum Vertebrata, fishes have an endoskeleton made of bone, which serves as their primary support system.
- Subphylum Vertebrata is the category that includes amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, which undergo metamorphosis from aquatic larvae to terrestrial adults.
- Birds, belonging to the subphylum Vertebrata, exhibit hollow and lightweight bones that are ideal for flight.