Definition

A term referring to a group of animals that have a backbone, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Example

The myelencephala includes various species that are essential for studying vertebrate evolution.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of myelencephala?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a term used in biology, referring to a part of the vertebrate brain.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myelencephala is formed from "myelo-" (from Greek "myelos", meaning marrow or spinal cord) and "encephala" (from Greek "enkephalos", meaning brain). The term refers to the part of the brain that is associated with the spinal cord, specifically the medulla oblongata.

Memory Tip

Think of 'myelo-' as relating to the 'spinal cord' and 'encephala' as referring to the 'brain' — together, they describe the brain region connected to the spinal cord.

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