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  1. Repetition of "Clade" in a taxonomic tree - Biology Stack Exchange

    Feb 23, 2023 · For taxonomic hierarchy, there’s some sense in which the phylum and the species both have rigorous currency, however the intermediary levels are a kind of construct.

  2. is there an easy way to remember taxonomy? [closed]

    So I have trouble remembering the order of taxonomy for classification. i.e domain>kingdom>phylum>class>order>family>genus>species I can never remember it, is …

  3. botany - Confused about plant phyla - Biology Stack Exchange

    Oct 1, 2018 · So I may cite from Wikipedia: The term phylum was coined in 1866 by Ernst Haeckel from the Greek phylon (φῦλον, "race, stock"), related to phyle (φυλή, "tribe, clan"). [4] …

  4. evolution - What is the difference between these terms: clade ...

    A taxon (Plur. taxa) is any (monophyletic or not) group of species. For example the group of yellow flowers is a taxon. The group of primates is a taxon. The taxon of aquatic animals is a …

  5. Do common terms for animals such as amphibian or reptile fall …

    Aug 15, 2017 · Where in the "ranks" of taxonomy (domain, kingdom, phylum etc.) do common words used to describe animals such as amphibian and reptile fall?

  6. How to get taxonomic specific ids for kingdom, phylum, class, …

    Apr 8, 2016 · How to get taxonomic specific ids for kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species from taxid? Ask Question Asked 9 years, 8 months ago Modified 9 years, 7 …

  7. terminology - Difference between Category, Rank and Taxon

    Jul 10, 2017 · The major taxonomic categories are domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. A category can contain one or more taxa. Another example, to …

  8. What is the reason behind the subphylum name "Urochordata

    There are two major invertebrate subphyla of the chordates (phylum Chordata): Cephalochordata (the lancelets) Urochordata, aka Tunicata (the tunicates) My understanding is that the …

  9. How can a brainless Cnidarian hunt and defend itself?

    Jan 23, 2015 · Sea anemones are members of the phylum of Cnidaria. Distinguishing features of this phylum are radial symmetry and the presence of cnidocytes, or stinging cells (like the …

  10. species identification - I have no idea what this organism is. I took …

    Oct 29, 2025 · I have no idea what this organism is. I took a picture of it and looked through lots of books. I cannot even put it in a Phylum. Can you help please?