subphylum

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English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ phylum.

Noun

subphylum (plural subphylums or subphyla)

  1. (taxonomy) A taxonomic category below phylum and above class

Translations

Latin

Etymology

sub- +‎ phylum

Pronunciation

Noun

subphylum n (genitive subphylī); second declension

  1. (New Latin) subphylum

Declension

Second-declension noun (neuter).

singular plural
nominative subphylum subphyla
genitive subphylī subphylōrum
dative subphylō subphylīs
accusative subphylum subphyla
ablative subphylō subphylīs
vocative subphylum subphyla