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?

Soft-bodied animals, often with shells (snails, clams, octopuses). phylum

After Kingdom, it is the primary division of organisms sharing core structural traits. Situated just below and above Class in biological

Creatures with stinging tentacles (jellyfish, corals). Porifera : Simple, porous aquatic animals (sponges). Annelida : Segmented worms. Why Does Phylum Matter? often with shells (snails