sub·phy·lum
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Definition of subphylum
: a category in biological classification ranking below a phylum and above a class
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“Subphylum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subphylum. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.
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subphylum
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sub·phy·lum
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Medical Definition of subphylum
: a category in biological classification ranking below a phylum and above a class
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