Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subphylum
Noun
/ˈsʌbˌfaɪ.ləm/
Definition
A taxonomic rank below the phylum and above the class.
Examples
- The subphylum Vertebrata includes animals with spinal columns.
- Invertebrates are often divided into several subphyla based on their unique features.
Meaning
Subphylum is a category used in the biological classification system to group organisms that share a more specific common ancestor than those in the broader phylum.
Synonyms
- Subdivision
- Category
