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phyla

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phy·la  (fl)
n.
Plural of phylum.

phyla [ˈfaɪlə]
n
(Linguistics) the plural of phylum


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October 6, 1983: Washington -- Scientists have discovered a new classification of animal life that brings to 35 the number of phyla into which all animal life on Earth is categorized, says the Smithsonian Institution.
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In his book The Fifth Kingdom Dean Kendrick noted mycologist (mold biologist) discusses three phyla (large groupings) of swimming molds.
 
 
 
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