What is another word for chordate family?
Pronunciation: [kˈɔːde͡ɪt fˈamɪli] (IPA) 
Chordate family refers to a group of animals sharing some common characteristics, including possessing a notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail. There are various synonyms for chordate family, such as chordate phylum, chordate order, and chordate class. These terms signify different levels of classification within the animal kingdom, but all refer to animals that belong to the phylum Chordata. Other synonyms for chordate family include vertebrates and subphylum Vertebrata, which specifically refers to animals possessing a backbone. The study of chordate families is vital in understanding how this group of animals has evolved and diversified over time.
