phyla

Meanings

• noun

  A taxonomic group, or category, that ranks above a class and below a kingdom, consisting of a group of related organisms.

  - "The phylum Chordata includes vertebrates and invertebrates."
  - "The phylum Mollusca includes clams, snails, and octopuses."

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Synonyms

superstock

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Variants

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phyla , phylum

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Etymology

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From the Greek word phylē, meaning 'tribe' or 'race'.

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Trivia

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1. The first phylum to be described was the Phylum Porifera, or sponges.

2. The number of phyla in the animal kingdom is estimated to be around 35.

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Related Concepts

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1. Class: A taxonomic rank below a phylum.

2. Kingdom: A taxonomic rank above a phylum.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Phylas was a legendary hero and king of Thessaly. In literature, the term 'phyla' has been used metaphorically to refer to a group or category.

How to Memorize "phyla"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree with branches representing different phyla, each containing organisms that belong to that phylum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'phyla' with the word 'tribe' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'People Have Yaks, Llamas, and Apes' to remember the phyla Chordata, Chondrichthyes, and Primates.

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