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?

Creatures with stinging tentacles (jellyfish, corals). Porifera : Simple, porous aquatic animals (sponges). Annelida : Segmented worms. Why Does Phylum Matter? phylum

There are over 30 animal phyla, but these are some of the most common and distinct: Situated just below and above Class in biological

Animals with a backbone (or notochord), including humans, fish, and birds. corals). Porifera : Simple

In botany (plants, fungi), the term division is often used interchangeably with phylum. Key Phyla in the Animal Kingdom