phylumnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈfaɪ.ləm/us/ˈfaɪ.ləm/specializeda main division in a taxonomic (= scientific naming and organization system) relating to animals:
Members of the largest and most diverse phylum of animals (Arthropoda), have segmented bodies and an external skeleton.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Species & genders
- breed
- class
- female
- genera
- genus
- he
- m
- male
- order
- paramecium
- related
- same-gender
- she
- species
- strain
- subspecies