subphylum
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Origin of subphylum
From New Latin, dating back to 1930–35; see origin at sub-, phylum
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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
The notochord extends into the head, which gives the subphylum its name.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Extinct members of this subphylum include Pikaia, which is the oldest known cephalochordate.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
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
The need for two subphyla is also supported by another major molecular marker.
From Nature ● Feb. 19, 2019
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