# Vertebrate Animal

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## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Vertebrate

## Definition

A Vertebrate Animal is a member of the subphylum Vertebrata within the phylum Chordata, characterized by having a backbone or spinal column. Vertebrates include a diverse group of animals such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, all of which possess a well-defined internal skeleton and complex organ systems.

## Sub Class Of

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## Parent Class Of

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