Phylum

Creatures with stinging tentacles (jellyfish, corals). Porifera : Simple, porous aquatic animals (sponges). Annelida : Segmented worms. Why Does Phylum Matter?

Animals with jointed legs and exoskeletons (insects, spiders, crustaceans—the largest phylum). phylum

In botany (plants, fungi), the term division is often used interchangeably with phylum. Key Phyla in the Animal Kingdom Creatures with stinging tentacles (jellyfish, corals)