Biological Classification Vocabulary

noun a taxonomic category that is below phylum and above class in biological classification

• The subphylum Chelicerata includes spiders, scorpions, and horseshoe crabs.
• I learned about the subphylum Chelicerata in my biology class.
• Check out these cool creatures in the Chelicerata subphylum!
• Just like different species fall under the subphylum, we all have our own unique characteristics.

adjective describing a flower that can be divided into symmetrical halves in multiple ways, typically having radial symmetry

• The actinomorphic flowers have radial symmetry, with multiple equal parts arranged around a central point.
• Those actinomorphic flowers look like they have the same number of petals all around.
• Check out those actinomorphic blooms, they're so perfectly balanced!
• The actinomorphic layout of the garden creates a harmonious and balanced aesthetic.