phyla

[ fahy-luh ]

noun

1. plural of phylum.
2. plural of phylon.

phyla

/ ˈfaɪlə /

noun

1. See phylum
   the plural of phylum

Example Sentences

They belong to the two phyla Platyhelminthes (flat-worms) and Nemathelminthes (thread-worms, &c.).

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The animal kingdom has a varying number of divisions, called branches, subkingdoms, or phyla.

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According to it the seven phyla, or tribes, of the animal kingdom are of different value in regard to genealogy.

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The group is an isolated one and shows no clear affinities with any of the great phyla.

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The conclusion that the Crustacea and Tracheata belong to two distinct phyla is confirmed by a consideration of their development.

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