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phylum

/'faɪləm/

Synonyms of phylum Antonyms of phylum Examples of phylum Usage of phylum Parts of phylum Definition that contains phylum Words sounding like phylum Explanation of phylum

noun
(biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes
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taxonomic category taxon taxonomic group
noun
(linguistics) a large group of languages that are historically related
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social group

Definition that contains phylum

phylum acanthocephala phylum or class of elongated wormlike parasites that live in the intestines of vertebrates: spiny-headed worms
acanthocephala phylum or class of elongated wormlike parasites that live in the intestines of vertebrates: spiny-headed worms