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Animals are a major group of organisms, classified as the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. In general they are multicellular, capable of locomotion, responsive to their environment, and feed by consuming other organisms. Their body plan becomes fixed as they develop, usually early on in their development as embryos, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on.
The word "animal" comes from the Latin word animal, of which animalia is the plural, and ultimately from anima, meaning vital breath or soul.
Characteristics
Animals have several characteristics that set them apart from other living things. Animals are eukaryotic and usually multicellular (although see Myxozoa), which separates them from bacteria and most protists. They are heterotrophic, generally digesting food in an internal chamber, which separates them from plants and algae. They are also distinguished from plants, algae, and fungi by lacking cell walls. More on [ Animal ]
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Tax rich at higher rate, says TUC
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:22:11 -0000
People earning more than £100,000 a year should pay higher tax rates, the Trades Union Congress says.
US lenders 'face state takeover'
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:25:17 -0000
US officials will outline plans for mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, which are expected to be put under federal control.
Nationwide in talks over mergers
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:05:06 -0000
The Nationwide Building Society is in merger talks with two smaller rivals, the Derbyshire and Cheshire Building Societies.
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