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What is the difference between kindom and phylum ?

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The distinction between phylum and kingdom as nouns is that the former is (biology|taxonomy) a rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; it is also referred to as a division, particularly when describing plants; and a taxon at that rank, whereas kingdom is a nation with a king or queen as its supreme ruler.

In biology, a kingdom is the second highest taxonomic rank, just below domain. Kingdoms are divided into smaller groups called phyla. The hierarchy of biological classification's eight major taxonomic ranks.
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