Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phylum
noun
/ˈfaɪ.ləm/
Definition
A phylum is a level of classification in the biological taxonomy that ranks above class and below kingdom.
Examples
- In the animal kingdom, vertebrates belong to the phylum Chordata.
- The phylum Mollusca includes animals like snails and octopuses.
Meaning
It categorizes living organisms based on certain shared characteristics, particularly in how they are built and how they develop.
Synonyms
- group
- classification
- category
