Difference between revisions of "Phyla"

From Coastal Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
 
(One intermediate revision by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Definition|title=Phyla
+
{{Definition|title=Phyla  
|definition= In classification is it a primary grouping consisting of animals constructed on a similar way general plan, and thought to be evolutionarily related.  Examples: Porifera (Sponges), Platyhelminthes (flatworms, flukes and tapworms). }}
+
|definition= (plu. of phylum) In classification, a primary grouping consisting of animals constructed on a similar general plan, and thought to be evolutionarily related.  Examples: Porifera (Sponges), Platyhelminthes (flatworms, flukes and tapworms).<ref> Lawrence, E. (2005). Henderson’s dictionary of biology. Pearson Education Limited, 13th ed., Harlow. 748 p</ref>.}}
 +
==References==
 +
<references/>

Revision as of 09:25, 22 August 2007

Definition of Phyla:
(plu. of phylum) In classification, a primary grouping consisting of animals constructed on a similar general plan, and thought to be evolutionarily related. Examples: Porifera (Sponges), Platyhelminthes (flatworms, flukes and tapworms).[1].
This is the common definition for Phyla, other definitions can be discussed in the article

References

  1. Lawrence, E. (2005). Henderson’s dictionary of biology. Pearson Education Limited, 13th ed., Harlow. 748 p