Wirbeltier
dasNounvertebrate
English translations
- 01
vertebrate
- 02
animal
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Wirbeltier ist ein Tier, das eine Wirbelsäule besitzt, welche aus einzelnen Wirbeln besteht.
- English meaning
- Vertebrate
- Synonym
- Vertebrata
- German example
- Der Mensch ist ein Wirbeltier.
- English example
- Humans are vertebrates.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Wirbeltier
- Plural Form
- die Wirbeltiere
Related words
- Knochen
A bone is a hard, mineralized tissue that forms the skeleton of vertebrates and provides structure and protection to the body.
- Raubwürger
Shrike
- Säuger
Mammal
- Rotrückenwürger
Red-backed shrike
- Sprenkelbeutelmaus
Quoll
- agnath
"Agnath" is a scientific term for jawless vertebrates, a class of primitive vertebrates without jaws, such as lampreys and hagfish.
- Hämolymphe
Hemolymph
- amniotisch
Amniotic
- Kriechtier
A reptile is a vertebrate animal that usually moves by crawling and whose body is typically covered in scales.
- Reptil
Reptile
Example sentences with “Wirbeltier”
Der Mensch ist ein Wirbeltier. (Humans are vertebrates.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Wirbeltier neuter?
Yes, 'das Wirbeltier' is neuter.