phylum

Term name
phylum

Definition
The full scientific name of the phylum or division in which the taxon is classified.

Recommendation
As Applicable

Guidelines

 * These terms "qualify" the identification found in scientificName.

Controlled vocabulary

 * Controlled vocabulary: some terms and definitions from Bridson, D., & Forman, L. (Eds.). (1999). The Herbarium Handbook (3rd ed.). Kew: Royal Botanic Gardens.
 * Controlled vocabulary: http://vocabularies.gbif.org/vocabularies/taxon_rank

Usage examples
"Bryophyta" (division), "Basidiomycota" (phylum).

[KCP note: I am unsure, but I believe in Fungi the term "phylum" is used?- please correct if necessary]

Other resources
LINKS TO RESOURCES, PERHAPS WITH EXPLANATION