subphylum Synonyms
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subphylum Meaning
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subphylum (n)
(biology) a taxonomic group ranking between a phylum and a class
subphylum Sentence Examples
- The subphylum Crustacea is characterized by jointed limbs and a segmented body.
- The subphylum Chordata includes all animals with a notochord during their development.
- The subphylum Vertebrata is a group of animals with a backbone, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
- The subphylum Chelicerata consists of arachnids, which have eight legs and an exoskeleton.
- The subphylum Uniramia contains a single class of animals, the insects, which are characterized by three body segments and six legs.
- The subphylum Myriapoda comprises animals with elongated bodies and numerous pairs of legs, including millipedes and centipedes.
- The subphylum Protostomia includes animals with a mouth that develops from the blastopore during embryonic development.
- The subphylum Deuterostomia encompasses animals with a mouth that forms opposite the blastopore during embryonic development.
- The subphylum Bilateria refers to animals with bilateral symmetry, meaning they have a distinct left and right side.
- The subphylum Radiata is a group of animals with radial symmetry, such as jellyfish and sea anemones.
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(biology) a taxonomic group ranking between a phylum and a class
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The subphylum Crustacea is characterized by jointed limbs and a segmented body.
The subphylum Chordata includes all animals with a notochord during their development.
The subphylum Vertebrata is a group of animals with a backbone, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
The subphylum Chelicerata consists of arachnids, which have eight legs and an exoskeleton.
