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chordate genus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun chordate genus has 1 sense
  1. chordate genus - any genus in the phylum Chordata
    --1 is a kind of
    genus
    --1 is a member of Chordata, phylum Chordata
    --1 has particulars:
     genus Amphioxus; genus Salpa; genus Doliolum; genus Appendicularia

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Chordate Genus

Description:

A chordate genus refers to a group of organisms within the scientific classification system that belong to the phylum Chordata. Chordates are characterized by having a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail during some stage of their life cycle. A chordate genus includes various species that share common anatomical features and evolutionary characteristics.

Sample Sentences:

  • The chordate genus Homo encompasses modern humans and their extinct ancestors.
  • In the chordate genus Panthera, feline species such as lions, tigers, and leopards can be found.
  • Urochordata is a chordate genus that includes sea squirts and tunicates.

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