subphylum
Americannoun
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Origin of subphylum
From New Latin, dating back to 1930–35; see origin at sub-, phylum
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An estimated 77,000 species are included in subphylum Chelicerata.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
Members of this subphylum have an open circulatory system with a heart that pumps blood into the hemocoel.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
This subphylum is predominantly terrestrial, although some marine species also exist.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
An estimated 103,000 described species are included in subphylum Chelicerata.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
He had begun his career as a night fighter and still practiced the skills of that subphylum of aviator.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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