Zoology Concepts

noun an animal of a large group distinguished by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish

• A vertebrate is an animal with a backbone or spinal column.
• My favorite type of animal is a vertebrate because they have a backbone like us.
• Check out that cool vertebrate over there, it's so interesting!
• Being a vertebrate in a world full of invertebrates can sometimes feel like standing out from the crowd.

noun a word or phrase that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea

• The research vessel was named Xy McXface after a public naming contest.
• I can't believe they actually named it Xy McXface, that's hilarious!
• Xy McXface is the coolest ship name ever!
• The new startup company decided to go with Xy McXface as their brand name to stand out in the market.

adverb in a manner relating to the mouth or oral region

• The food particles are transported aborally through the esophagus.
• The food moves aborally down the throat.
• The stuff goes down the hatch aborally.
• Ideas were passed aborally during the meeting.