Phylum -

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

After Kingdom, it is the primary division of organisms sharing core structural traits. phylum

Animals with jointed legs and exoskeletons (insects, spiders, crustaceans—the largest phylum). often with shells (snails

There are over 30 animal phyla, but these are some of the most common and distinct: octopuses). After Kingdom

🧬 Understanding Phylum: The Blueprint of Life Ever wonder how scientists organize the massive diversity of life on Earth? It all comes down to taxonomy, and one of the most critical levels is the (plural: phyla ).