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phyla

 

[ หˆfaษชlษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological classification

Phyla, the plural of phylum, refers to a rank in the biological classification system that groups organisms based on fundamental similarities. Each phylum encompasses a significant variety of organisms that share a common ancestry and similar characteristics. In the hierarchy of biological classification, the phylum ranks higher than class and lower than kingdom. This level of classification is crucial for understanding the diversity of life and the evolutionary relationships among different groups. For example, the animal kingdom includes numerous phyla, each representing distinct body plans and biological functions.

Synonyms

category, division, group

Examples of usage

  • There are multiple phyla within the animal kingdom.
  • Cnidaria is a phylum that includes jellyfish and corals.
  • The study of phyla helps scientists understand evolutionary biology.
  • Invertebrates make up several diverse phyla.
  • Plants belong to different phyla, such as Angiosperms.

Translations

Translations of the word "phyla" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเค‡เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stรคmme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ filum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ phyla

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท embranche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ filo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท filum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kmeny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kmeny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ filum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fylkingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ filo

Etymology

The term 'phylum' originates from the Greek word 'phylฤ“', which means 'race' or 'kind'. It was first used in the context of biological classification in the 19th century, particularly in the work of scientists who were developing more systematic ways to categorize living organisms. The adoption of this term was integral to the Linnaean system of taxonomy, established by Carl Linnaeus, which aimed to name and classify the vast diversity of life in a coherent manner. As biology evolved, particularly with advancements in genetics and evolutionary theory, the use of phyla became essential in describing the complexity and variety of life forms. The concept of phyla allows biologists to group organisms not only by physical characteristics but also by genetic relationships, making it a fundamental aspect of modern biology.

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