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chordate

/ˈkɔːdeɪt/

/ˈkɔrdet/

chordatenoun

chordates

/ˈkɔːdeɪt/

/ˈkɔrdet/

Translations

Chordates are animals that possess a notochord at some stage of their development.

Хордовые — это животные, которые на определённой стадии своего развития имеют хорду.

Definitions

Any animal of the phylum Chordata, having at some stage of development a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, and gill slits.

Humans, birds, and fish are all examples of chordates.

Synonyms

chordateadjective

/ˈkɔː.deɪt/

/ˈkɔr.deɪt/

Translations

The chordate structure is essential for the development of vertebrates.

Хордовая структура необходима для развития позвоночных.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of animals belonging to the phylum Chordata, which includes vertebrates, tunicates, and cephalochordates.

The chordate features of the animal were evident in its notochord and dorsal nerve cord.

Synonyms