The word animal comes from the Latin noun animal of the same meaning, which is itself derived from Latin animalis 'having breath or soul'. [5] The biological definition includes all members of the kingdom Animalia. [6] In colloquial usage, the term animal is often used to refer only to nonhuman animals. [7][8][9][10] The term metazoa is derived from Ancient Greek μετα meta 'after' (in ...
Animal, any of a group of multicellular eukaryotic organisms thought to have evolved independently from the unicellular eukaryotes. Animals differ from other multicellular eukaryotes, the plants and the fungi, in morphology and physiology in that animals evolved muscles, which allow them to be mobile.
A comprehensive A-Z list of all the animals archived on Animal Corner.
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Complete guide to animals and the animal kingdom. An interesting and free educational resource for people of all ages. Covers: types of animals, habitats, classification & more.
Animals A to Z index of animal facts, animal information and animal photos for quick facts on over 100 species of animals
Animal Pedia is a growing digital encyclopedia that brings the animal kingdom to life, currently featuring an extensive collection of reptiles species. We offer comprehensive species profiles and clear scientific insights into biodiversity, and ecology.
The Animal Diversity Web is an educational resource written largely by and for college students . ADW doesn't cover all species in the world, nor does it include all the latest scientific information about organisms we describe.
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