Animals are a major group of multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their life. Most animals are motile, meaning they can move spontaneously and independently. All animals are also heterotrophs, meaning they must ingest other organisms or their products for sustenance.
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Scientific name:
- Animalia
Rank:
Lower classifications:
- Parazoa ,
- Eumetazoa ,
- Entoprocta ,
- Kinorhyncha ,
- Loricifera ,
- Orthonectida ,
- Placozoa ,
- Rhombozoa ,
- Cnidaria ,
- Brachiopod
Also known as:
- Metazoa,
- Animalia,
- Animalia 101,
- Animals
