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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I've missed this music. You have to be from FL to know what I'm talking about. Georgia ratchet and FL ratchet are two different animals
ChevyRobinson (Chevy Robinson) Sat, 19 May 2012 05:01:41 -0000
I've missed this music. You have to be from FL to know what I'm talking about. Georgia ratchet and FL ratchet are two different animals
Love watching the syfy movies with unbelievably fake animals or people #hilarious
Zreeg_17 (Zach Reeg) Sat, 19 May 2012 05:01:31 -0000
Love watching the syfy movies with unbelievably fake animals or people #hilarious
RT @BlackerDahBerry: These bitches look like animals!
LOVING_My_LDES (No Name) Sat, 19 May 2012 05:01:28 -0000
RT @BlackerDahBerry: These bitches look like animals!
@a_FilthyPout they're beautiful creatures...u know they're one of the very few animals that stay monogamous for life☺☺☺☺
turns_girlsout (Stephanie) Sat, 19 May 2012 05:01:28 -0000
@a_FilthyPout they're beautiful creatures...u know they're one of the very few animals that stay monogamous for life☺☺☺☺
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spookiecats (SuzⒶnne ༺☆✮Ⓥ✮☆༻) Sat, 19 May 2012 05:01:27 -0000
Estee Lauder, Mary Kay, Avon, MAC Cosmetics: Stop testing their products on animals. http://t.co/S34SMCxl via @change
What Animal Could I Be? (Illustrated Version): This fun guessing book shows a close up of an animals hair, fur, ... http://t.co/pH1GXWR3
BartKris1 (Bart Kris) Sat, 19 May 2012 05:01:22 -0000
What Animal Could I Be? (Illustrated Version): This fun guessing book shows a close up of an animals hair, fur, ... http://t.co/pH1GXWR3

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