Phyla
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Definition of Phyla:
(plu. of phylum) In taxonomy, a primary grouping consisting of animals constructed on a similar general plan, and thought to be evolutionarily related. [1].
This is the common definition for Phyla, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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Phylum is a taxonomic rank at the level below Kingdom and above Class.
Examples: Porifera (Sponges), Platyhelminthes (flatworms, flukes and tapworms).
Formally, a phylum can be used for any biological domain, but traditionally it was always used for animals, whereas “division” was traditionally often used for plants, fungi, etc.
References
- ↑ Lawrence, E. (2005). Henderson’s dictionary of biology. Pearson Education Limited, 13th ed., Harlow. 748 p
