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.

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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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xeviceru (Forrest Jarrett) Fri, 18 May 2012 02:14:10 -0000
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LamontPR (Michelle Lamont) Fri, 18 May 2012 02:14:08 -0000
Good RT @CW33News: New Arlington City ordinance: residents cannot tether animals. Don't follow law? Could cost up to $2,000. #CW33
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@lansdale777 I be watching ghost stuff and animals vs other animals lol
J_IBLaZe (Johnny Malaythong ) Fri, 18 May 2012 02:14:04 -0000
@lansdale777 I be watching ghost stuff and animals vs other animals lol
Bioavailability of Nutrients for Animals: Amino Acids, Minerals, Vitamins: This practical book provides crucial ... http://t.co/I0XpxmXR
Clarisaeeh (Clarisa Fesler) Fri, 18 May 2012 02:14:00 -0000
Bioavailability of Nutrients for Animals: Amino Acids, Minerals, Vitamins: This practical book provides crucial ... http://t.co/I0XpxmXR
If there is not much poison on the arrow, like if it has not much on it because it is used to hunt small animals, you have longer.
sozurycudew (granto) Fri, 18 May 2012 02:14:00 -0000
If there is not much poison on the arrow, like if it has not much on it because it is used to hunt small animals, you have longer.

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