Animals with a backbone (or notochord), including humans, fish, and birds.
After Kingdom, it is the primary division of organisms sharing core structural traits. phylum
There are over 30 animal phyla, but these are some of the most common and distinct: Animals with a backbone (or notochord), including humans,
In botany (plants, fungi), the term division is often used interchangeably with phylum. Key Phyla in the Animal Kingdom Animals with a backbone (or notochord)
Animals with jointed legs and exoskeletons (insects, spiders, crustaceans—the largest 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?