English Synonym Finder

craniate

Definitions

An animal of the group Craniata, characterized by having a skull or cranium.

Relating to or possessing a cranium.

Examples

The evolution of the craniate body plan marked a significant milestone in the development of complex vertebrates.

Biologists classify the hagfish as a primitive craniate because it possesses a distinct skull structure.

Synonyms

vertebrate chordate backboned animal

Antonyms

invertebrate non-vertebrate spineless animal