non-chordate
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/nɒnˈkɔːrdeɪt/
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/nɒnˈkɔːdeɪt/
lacking a notochord
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-chordate' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'chordate' from the Latin 'chorda' meaning 'cord' or 'string', referring to the notochord present in chordates.
Historical Evolution
'Chordate' comes from the Latin 'chorda', and the prefix 'non-' was added to denote the absence of chordate characteristics.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having a notochord', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an animal that does not belong to the phylum Chordata, which includes vertebrates and some closely related invertebrates.
Sponges and jellyfish are examples of non-chordates.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 10:15