Invertebrate Taxonomy

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun Achordate refers to a type of animal that does not possess a notochord, which is a flexible rod-like structure found in the embryos of all chordates.

verb There is no applicable verb form for the word 'achordate'.

adjective Achordate is an adjective used to describe animals that lack a notochord.

adverb There is no applicable adverb form for the word 'achordate'.

pronoun There is no applicable pronoun form for the word 'achordate'.

preposition There is no applicable preposition form for the word 'achordate'.

conjunction There is no applicable conjunction form for the word 'achordate'.

interjection There is no applicable interjection form for the word 'achordate'.

article There is no applicable article form for the word 'achordate'.

  • The achordate phylum consists of animals that do not have a notochord.
  • I learned in biology class that achordate animals do not have a backbone.
  • Those achordate creatures are so weird, they don't even have a spine!
  • His argument was achordate, lacking any backbone or support.

noun a taxonomic family of primitive marine chordates known as the hagfishes

  • The Achrochordidae is a family of non-venomous snakes found in Southeast Asia.
  • I heard that the Achrochordidae snakes are really rare to come across.
  • Those Achrochordidae snakes are like the hidden gems of the snake world.
  • The Achrochordidae family slithers through the jungle like elegant dancers.

noun a taxonomic group of marine animals that includes sea stars and sea urchins

  • Actinobranchia is a subclass of marine invertebrates that includes sea stars and sea urchins.
  • I learned in biology class that actinobranchia are a type of sea creature found in the ocean.
  • Check out those cool actinobranchia creatures at the aquarium!
  • The actinobranchia of the business world are the innovative thinkers who drive progress.

noun a taxonomic group comprising the tunicates and some primitive chordates

  • The adelochorda is a phylum of marine worms characterized by a notochord that runs the length of their body.
  • I read about adelochorda in my marine biology class, they're pretty interesting creatures.
  • Those adelochorda worms are so cool, they're like the rockstars of the ocean!
  • The adelochorda's notochord symbolizes strength and resilience in the face of adversity.