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All vertebrates possess a backbone or vertebral column, which provides structural support and protection for the spinal cord. They have a complex nervous system, including a brain encased in a skull. Additionally, vertebrates exhibit bilateral symmetry, meaning their body can be divided into two mirror-image halves along a central axis.

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