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An animal with a backbone, literally and reputationally.
means A member of the animal group with a spinal column protecting a nerve cord, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
from From Latin vertebra, a joint or something that turns, from vertere, to turn — your spine being the body's central hinge.
Minority reportVertebrates are under 5 percent of animal species.
Shared blueprintAll have a notochord at some life stage.
Brain perkA protective skull is a signature feature.