In biology, a phylum (English pronunciation: /ˈfaɪləm/; plural: phyla) is a taxonomic rank below kingdom and above class. "Phylum" is equivalent to the botanical term division. The kingdom Animalia contains approximately 35 phyla; the kingdom Plantae contains 12 divisions. Current research in phylogenetics is uncovering the relationships between phyla, which are contained in larger clades, like Ecdysozoa and Embryophyta.

Noun

phylum (plural phyla or phylums)

1. (biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank

   Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata.

Derived terms

• subphylum
• superphylum

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