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Chordata

/ˈkɔrˌdɑdə/

Definitions of Chordata
  1. noun
    comprises true vertebrates and animals having a notochord
    synonyms: phylum Chordata
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    type of:
    phylum
    (biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes
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