phylum
n. (pl. Phyla) biol. Taxonomic rank below a kingdom, comprising a class or classes and subordinate taxa. [greek phulon race]
n. One of the larger divisions of the animal kingdom; a branch; a grand division.
n. (pl. Phyla) biol. Taxonomic rank below a kingdom, comprising a class or classes and subordinate taxa. [greek phulon race]
n. One of the larger divisions of the animal kingdom; a branch; a grand division.