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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i hate seeing animals alone on the streets. breaks my heart.
Donielle05 (Donnnny) Thu, 17 May 2012 05:36:13 -0000
i hate seeing animals alone on the streets. breaks my heart.
Funny Talking Animals - Special Best Of ! : #Video : http://t.co/MkaaXtJm
wallpapermydesk (WallpaperMyDeskTop) Thu, 17 May 2012 05:36:09 -0000
Funny Talking Animals - Special Best Of ! : #Video : http://t.co/MkaaXtJm
RT @thegirlsadvice: You should love animals, not wear them :)
BombonPank (Bombón!) Thu, 17 May 2012 05:36:08 -0000
RT @thegirlsadvice: You should love animals, not wear them :)
@AJTheeKingg do they really still let animals run wild at casa or is that not true lol
alexxxavilaaa (alexandria avila) Thu, 17 May 2012 05:36:04 -0000
@AJTheeKingg do they really still let animals run wild at casa or is that not true lol
@spiritdance33 - I agree my friend, animals = never wrong about these things ;)
Khoshkeledoc (Khoshkeledoc) Thu, 17 May 2012 05:36:03 -0000
@spiritdance33 - I agree my friend, animals = never wrong about these things ;)
RT @carlyj2: "SA police seize rhino horns http://t.co/OrsEDtdT" Our poor animals. We need harsher penalties, more political pressure + better awareness.
Kellzee (Kelly Joseph) Thu, 17 May 2012 05:35:56 -0000
RT @carlyj2: "SA police seize rhino horns http://t.co/OrsEDtdT" Our poor animals. We need harsher penalties, more political pressure + better awareness.

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