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Phylum

usgb/ˈfaɪləm/Volume
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Biological HierarchyPlay
Phylum fits into a hierarchy; remember its place between kingdom and class for proper usage. SlideThe phylum Arthropoda falls under the kingdom Animalia and includes various classes such as Insecta.
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Diversity WithinPlay
Note that a phylum can include a vast diversity of organisms - it's a broad classification. SlideThe phylum Mollusca includes animals as different as snails, octopuses, and clams.
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Use 'phylum' in academic or scientific contexts; it's not commonly used in everyday language. SlideDuring biology class, we learned about the characteristics that define each phylum.