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

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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.

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newStream ©: Remains of more than 500 animals found at Philadelphia home http://bit.ly/4ZGAZR
greychampion (greychampion) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:12:58 -0000
newStream ©: Remains of more than 500 animals found at Philadelphia home http://bit.ly/4ZGAZR
i hate all animals! ! I reeli do esp efn dogs
_Ekanem_ (Ekanem Eyoita) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:12:56 -0000
i hate all animals! ! I reeli do esp efn dogs
Just took Lovey to the vet. She's still here, and isn't in pain from what we can tell. So we still have 6 animals.
ClaireytheBerry (Claire) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:12:47 -0000
Just took Lovey to the vet. She's still here, and isn't in pain from what we can tell. So we still have 6 animals.
@skwirl42 it's tough on animals in winter. survival at its cruellest. i'm recovering in line with dd2 thanks :)
bird42 (beccy ) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:12:22 -0000
@skwirl42 it's tough on animals in winter. survival at its cruellest. i'm recovering in line with dd2 thanks :)
New Years Coloring Pages: Funny Animals http://bit.ly/8FYJB9
BabysittingBiz (Victor) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:12:03 -0000
New Years Coloring Pages: Funny Animals http://bit.ly/8FYJB9
Top Ten Roadside Attractions of 2009 Part 2: An Egg, A Statue and Some Giant Animals! http://goo.gl/fb/iM1B
bewilderedbrit (Richard Peevers) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:12:03 -0000
Top Ten Roadside Attractions of 2009 Part 2: An Egg, A Statue and Some Giant Animals! http://goo.gl/fb/iM1B

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