Phylon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfaɪlɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phylon is a noun meaning (biology, obsolete) All of the organisms descending from a given common ancestor, regarded as a race, tribe, vel sim.; a clade.
Meaning
(biology, obsolete) All of the organisms descending from a given common ancestor, regarded as a race, tribe, vel sim.; a clade.
Example Sentences
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Word Forms
- phyla
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phalange, paraphyllum, phalangite, phalanx, pharo, philiac.
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