noun
- plural of subphylum; major taxonomic divisions within a phylum, ranking below phylum and above class
Usage: biology; taxonomy
Examples
- The phylum Chordata contains several subphyla, including Vertebrata.
- Marine biologists study various subphyla of invertebrates.
- Each of these subphyla represents a distinct evolutionary lineage.
- The classification system organizes species into subphyla based on shared characteristics.
- Students learned to identify different subphyla in their zoology class.
- The museum’s exhibit featured specimens from multiple subphyla.