Achordata

plural noun

Achor·​da·​ta
¦āˌ-kȯr-ˈdä-tə,
-ˈdā-tə
: an arbitrary subdivision of the animal kingdom including all animals lacking a notochord
opposed to Chordata
achordate
(ˈ)ā-¦kȯr-ˌdāt
-dət
adjective or noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from a- entry 2 + Chordata

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Achordata was in 1889

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“Achordata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Achordata. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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