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    The Animal Kingdom

    An Overview of Animal Classification


    and Characteristics
    Classification of Animals
    • Animals are classified into two main groups:
    • 1. Vertebrates
    • 2. Invertebrates
    • Each group is further classified into various
    phyla.
    Vertebrates
    • Vertebrates are animals with a backbone.
    • They are classified into five major classes:
    • 1. Mammals
    • 2. Birds
    • 3. Reptiles
    • 4. Amphibians
    • 5. Fish
    Invertebrates
    • Invertebrates are animals without a backbone.
    • They are classified into several phyla including:
    • 1. Arthropods (e.g., insects, spiders)
    • 2. Mollusks (e.g., snails, octopuses)
    • 3. Annelids (e.g., earthworms, leeches)
    • 4. Cnidarians (e.g., jellyfish, corals)
    • 5. Echinoderms (e.g., starfish, sea urchins)
    Mammals
    • Characteristics of Mammals:
    • 1. Warm-blooded
    • 2. Have hair or fur
    • 3. Most give birth to live young
    • 4. Produce milk to feed their young
    Birds
    • Characteristics of Birds:
    • 1. Warm-blooded
    • 2. Have feathers
    • 3. Lay eggs
    • 4. Have a beak and no teeth
    Reptiles
    • Characteristics of Reptiles:
    • 1. Cold-blooded
    • 2. Have scales
    • 3. Lay eggs
    • 4. Breathe air through lungs
    Amphibians
    • Characteristics of Amphibians:
    • 1. Cold-blooded
    • 2. Live both in water and on land
    • 3. Lay eggs
    • 4. Undergo metamorphosis
    Fish
    • Characteristics of Fish:
    • 1. Cold-blooded
    • 2. Live in water
    • 3. Have gills for breathing
    • 4. Have fins for swimming
    Arthropods
    • Characteristics of Arthropods:
    • 1. Exoskeleton
    • 2. Segmented bodies
    • 3. Jointed limbs
    • 4. Include insects, spiders, crustaceans
    Mollusks
    • Characteristics of Mollusks:
    • 1. Soft-bodied
    • 2. Most have a hard shell
    • 3. Include snails, clams, octopuses
    Annelids
    • Characteristics of Annelids:
    • 1. Segmented bodies
    • 2. Include earthworms, leeches
    Cnidarians
    • Characteristics of Cnidarians:
    • 1. Radial symmetry
    • 2. Tentacles with stinging cells
    • 3. Include jellyfish, corals
    Echinoderms
    • Characteristics of Echinoderms:
    • 1. Radial symmetry
    • 2. Spiny skin
    • 3. Include starfish, sea urchins
    Conclusion
    • The Animal Kingdom is diverse and complex,
    encompassing a wide range of creatures.
    • Understanding the classification and
    characteristics of animals helps us appreciate
    the biodiversity of our planet.

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