phylum

Meanings

• noun

  A major taxonomic grouping of organisms in the biological classification system, consisting of a group of related classes.

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

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfaɪləm/
   
   
   
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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 'phylax' meaning guard or protect.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known phylum is the Vendobionta, which dates back to the Ediacaran period, around 600 million years ago.

2. The phylum with the most known species is the Arthropoda, which includes insects, crustaceans, and arachnids.

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Related Concepts

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1. Class: A taxonomic rank below a phylum, consisting of a group of related organisms.

2. Kingdom: The highest taxonomic rank, consisting of a group of related kingdoms.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the Phylum was also the name of a goddess of protection and the wife of Apollo.

How to Memorize "phylum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a protective shield or grouping of related organisms when thinking of the word 'phylum'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'phylum' with the Greek word 'phylax', meaning guard or protect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Protects Organisms Through Grouping' to remember the meaning of 'phylum'.

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