Phylum
There are over 30 animal phyla, but these are some of the most common and distinct:
Animals with a backbone (or notochord), including humans, fish, and birds. phylum
Each phylum represents a specific evolutionary path, defined by unique characteristics like internal structure, body symmetry, and mode of development. There are over 30 animal phyla, but these
Animals with jointed legs and exoskeletons (insects, spiders, crustaceans—the largest phylum). There are over 30 animal phyla
Situated just below and above Class in biological classification, a phylum groups organisms based on a general, shared body plan or fundamental developmental structure. What is a Phylum?
In botany (plants, fungi), the term division is often used interchangeably with phylum. Key Phyla in the Animal Kingdom
There are over 30 animal phyla, but these are some of the most common and distinct:
Animals with a backbone (or notochord), including humans, fish, and birds.
Each phylum represents a specific evolutionary path, defined by unique characteristics like internal structure, body symmetry, and mode of development.
Animals with jointed legs and exoskeletons (insects, spiders, crustaceans—the largest phylum).
Situated just below and above Class in biological classification, a phylum groups organisms based on a general, shared body plan or fundamental developmental structure. What is a Phylum?
In botany (plants, fungi), the term division is often used interchangeably with phylum. Key Phyla in the Animal Kingdom