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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@latinabeatz if only those animals knew how much latinabeatz fights for their rights.
Killuminatii (Carlos Something.) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:34:04 -0000
@latinabeatz if only those animals knew how much latinabeatz fights for their rights.
http://www.ringlingbeatsanimals.com/ STOP violence to animals at circus!!!
PatriciaEpica (Patricia) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:33:56 -0000
http://www.ringlingbeatsanimals.com/ STOP violence to animals at circus!!!
@kmrivard Exactly. Also why lamb, pork and veal is so seldom aged -- animals are younger.
iTweetMeat (Chris Raines) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:33:56 -0000
@kmrivard Exactly. Also why lamb, pork and veal is so seldom aged -- animals are younger.
So sad to hear about the loss of one's beloved pet. My prayers are with all the ill & stray animals out there who need love & comfort.
prayers4theresa (prayers4theresa) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:33:16 -0000
So sad to hear about the loss of one's beloved pet. My prayers are with all the ill & stray animals out there who need love & comfort.
RT @EcoBabyBuys EBB's 10th Day of Giving: "My Little" Wooden Figurine Sets - Brightly colored and full of fun animals, cars & people!
NewYorkDad (New York Dad) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:33:07 -0000
RT @EcoBabyBuys EBB's 10th Day of Giving: "My Little" Wooden Figurine Sets - Brightly colored and full of fun animals, cars & people!
http://twitpic.com/tr2op - Some 'cute' animals for a project. :)
ArtVogt (Art Vogt) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:32:23 -0000
http://twitpic.com/tr2op - Some 'cute' animals for a project. :)

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