Meaning of the word phylum in English
What does phylum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
phylum
US /ˈfaɪ.ləm/
UK /ˈfaɪ.ləm/
Noun
a principal taxonomic category that ranks above class and below kingdom, equivalent to a division in botany and mycology.
Example:
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The animal kingdom is divided into several phyla.
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Arthropoda is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom.
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