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phyla

The correct spelling is phyla.

How to pronounce phyla

noun

IPA: /ˈfaɪlə/

Say it like: Fyl-a

The correct spelling is phyla. A tribe. For example: "Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata."

Usage Examples

Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A tribe.
  2. 2.A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank
  3. 3.A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.

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