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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Three raw animals ;)
gosuto (Chris) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:47:37 -0000
Three raw animals ;)
great metal show tonight. Veil of Maya, Animals as Leaders, and Between the Buried & Me just tore it up.
SouthCackNeezy (South Cack Neezy) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:47:07 -0000
great metal show tonight. Veil of Maya, Animals as Leaders, and Between the Buried & Me just tore it up.
RT @danapixie: PLEASE say prayers & send blessings & good energy to all animals & their family needing it in the #pawcircle
GeorgeTheDuck (George HotMBC) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:47:02 -0000
RT @danapixie: PLEASE say prayers & send blessings & good energy to all animals & their family needing it in the #pawcircle
haha cat fight behind me. fucking animals, why can't you just get along :(:( haha :):)
VikkiBlah (Vikki Morrish) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:46:58 -0000
haha cat fight behind me. fucking animals, why can't you just get along :(:( haha :):)
#pawcircle 4 all animals known and unknown, who have gone to the RB. May their journey have been swift & peaceful. May U be loved always!
danapixie (dana moody) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:46:52 -0000
#pawcircle 4 all animals known and unknown, who have gone to the RB. May their journey have been swift & peaceful. May U be loved always!
Felt animals http://allthingsdoll.blogspot.com/2009/11/felt-real.html
IggyJingles (Robyn L. Coburn) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:46:39 -0000
Felt animals http://allthingsdoll.blogspot.com/2009/11/felt-real.html

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