Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phyl
Suffix
/fɪl/
Definition
A suffix used in biological taxonomies to indicate a group or tribe, especially in reference to a specific lineage.
Examples
- Phylum: A higher taxonomic category that groups together organisms that share similar characteristics.
- Phylactery: A term used in botany to denote a certain type of protective structure.
Meaning
In biological classification, ‘phyl’ combines with other terms to denote a group of organisms that share a common evolutionary ancestry.
Synonyms
- Taxon
- Lineage
- Group
