Kingdom Animalia
Classified under the Domain: Eukarya, the Animalia/Metazoa Kingdom consists of organisms that we call "Animals." All members of this kingdom are multicellular organisms and are heterotrophic, meaning that they obtain their energy through means of ingesting other organisms. There is a tremendous amount of diversity in this kingdom and a richness in species, more so than possibly any other group.
Classified under the Domain: Eukarya, the Animalia/Metazoa Kingdom consists of organisms that we call "Animals." All members of this kingdom are multicellular organisms and are heterotrophic, meaning that they obtain their energy through means of ingesting other organisms. There is a tremendous amount of diversity in this kingdom and a richness in species, more so than possibly any other group.
The bodies of organisms in Animalia consist of organized tissues that perform specific functions. These specialized tissues are then organized into specialized organs, examples include things such as appendages for movement, sensory organs, nerves, or muscles. Animal cells are primarily distinguished from plant cells due to characteristics such as their lack of a rigid cellular wall. All animals include cnidaria, sponges and all with epithelia, which are sheets of cells that cover the outside of the organism and their gut system.
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Most animals reproduce sexually in a developmental cycle involving differentiated motile sperm and usually immotile egg leading to the formation of a blastula, a hollow ball of cells formed by the developing zygote.
The physical appearance of most animals are seen as being bilaterally symmetrical, meaning most organs and parts are seen on both sides of the body. A majority of animals also have a "head," a region in the body with a concentration of centralized sensory organisms and nervous system, or the brain. Generally, all species of animals can come in a variety of sizes, and have a tremendous range of diversity.
The physical appearance of most animals are seen as being bilaterally symmetrical, meaning most organs and parts are seen on both sides of the body. A majority of animals also have a "head," a region in the body with a concentration of centralized sensory organisms and nervous system, or the brain. Generally, all species of animals can come in a variety of sizes, and have a tremendous range of diversity.
Our museum primarily consists of these organisms of this group and is an exemplary representation of the amount of biodiversity our Earth contains.