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Recent Examples of vertebrate
Equipped with rear-fangs and a mildly toxic venom, C. ornata subdues its prey — which consists of lizards and other small vertebrates — primarily in diurnal ambushes.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The anatomy of these flakes of invertebrate armor resembled the teeth of vertebrates.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 May 2025
Its primary diet consists of reptiles, birds and other small vertebrates, and its ability to glide gives it a distinct advantage in ambushing prey or escaping threats in the treetops.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
While the researchers' findings are based on studies on non-human vertebrates, rapamycin is currently under investigation in human trials, which will assess the drug for safety as well as efficacy.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The anatomy of these flakes of invertebrate armor resembled the teeth of vertebrates.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 May 2025
Its primary diet consists of reptiles, birds and other small vertebrates, and its ability to glide gives it a distinct advantage in ambushing prey or escaping threats in the treetops.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
While the researchers' findings are based on studies on non-human vertebrates, rapamycin is currently under investigation in human trials, which will assess the drug for safety as well as efficacy.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebrate
Noun
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Several of the pieces sport bold patterns, including three conversational prints from illustrator Brandon Campbell — desert, coastal and pines — that feature graphics of the nature and animals.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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One way the department is minimizing conflict is by having range riders present for animals in open range.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Noun
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But then appeared on the road a living creature whose intent my driver could not understand: a cow.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The series, which has yet to receive a title, will see Newfoundland play Newfoundland as the rugged and picturesque Atlantic ocean provides the backdrop for the hunt for a sea creature.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Then the parasite must travel to the critter's salivary glands, where it's poised to be injected into the mosquito's next victim via a bite.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
23 July 2025
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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve gives visitors the opportunity to explore a 3,400-acre wetland ecosystem crawling with native critters like otters, turtles, alligators, and wading birds.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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“Vertebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebrate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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