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You either are referring to the fish Chordate, or the animal classification. In the case of the classification it is literally any animal that has developed any sort of dorsal fin, for example some snakes can fall under this classification.
Vance is demonstrating conceptual knowledge
Conceptual knowledge is the clear and detailed understanding of principles, concepts, models or theories and the understanding of the linking relationships between them. Conceptual knowledge is acquired by thoughtful, reflective learning, listening, reading, or viewing. From the question, Vance is demonstrating conceptual knowledge because he has the explicit understanding of why rainfall amounts affect different types of vegetation positively and others negatively.
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They are transformed by the armies of the United States and China wants to defeat them