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Biology
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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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The distinguishing characteristics of each phylum and give an example of a member of each phylum.

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There are approximately nine major phyla in kingdom Animalia. The phyla are classified based on their common characteristics and differences among them.

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