The word "phyla" refers to a grouping or category in biology. It is used to classify living things into different major groups based on their shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships. Full definition
no ancestors to the majority of phyla of the «Cambrian Explosion». (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
It centers on one of the most remarkable events in that history, the relatively rapid emergence of animal phyla in the Cambrian. (science.sciencemag.org)
That bottle of Pinot Noir is tasty to the palate, but the ability to purchase and appreciate it places the connoisseur in a different phylum of humanity. (firstthings.com)