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Superphylum
A superphylum, in biology, refers to a high-level taxonomic classification that groups different phyla together based on shared characteristics. It represents a larger cluster of related organisms below the domain level but above the phylum level within the hierarchical system.
Example Sentences:
- The superphylum Chordata includes diverse animals such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes.
- Within the superphylum Arthropoda, the phylum Insecta represents the largest group, containing numerous insects like ants, bees, and butterflies.
- The superphylum Porifera comprises sponges, which are multicellular organisms characterized by specialized cells called choanocytes.
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