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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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Shelbyville auto parts plant will idle
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:45:00 -0500
Meridian Automotive Systems' action puts 295 people out of work.
Ind. firm making Jackson's casket?
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:03:00 -0500
TMZ reporting Batesville Casket Co. is creating a $25,000 coffin, with gold plate.
Cummins recalling 400 workers
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:31:00 -0500
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins Inc. is recalling 400 laid-off workers as it resumes production of the Dodge Ram engine at a central Indiana factory.
June sales show hope on horizon for car dealers
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:15:00 -0500
Paul Burd saw a 9 percent increase in sales at his Northeastside Ford dealership in June -- far better than national numbers that signal the auto industry could be accelerating out of its yearlong slump.
Irwin sells $190M in loans, 3 branches
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500
Struggling Irwin Financial Corp. has sold about $190 million in commercial loans and has agreed to sell three Central Indiana bank branches in a continuing effort to raise capital to shore up its bottom line.
Jobless data slam stocks
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500
NEW YORK -- Employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate climbed to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent, dour news that sent stocks tumbling Thursday.
Dubois Distributors, Inc. - Offers animal health products and veterinarian supplies for care of pets and companion animals. Includes company history, catalog with prices (pdf), and a trade show schedule. Locations in Huntingburg, Mentone, and Saint Paul.
Meta Description: [ Animal health products and veterinarian supplies for care of pets and companion animals - dogs, cats, horses - and production livestock - cattle, swine, poultry, dairy, goats, calves and sheep. ]
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Indiana Animal Damage Control Association - Information to help the general public find qualified people to resolve wildlife issues.
Meta Description: [ Indiana Animal Damage Control Association web page ]
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