Characteristics of Animals
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The word animal
comes from Latin word animalis
meaning “to have soul” or “living”
·
In the
evolutionary terms a living organism that is able to reproduce, find food,
repair itself and adapt to its environment.
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The basic needs
of all animals:
1.
To reproduce
2.
To escape
predation
3.
To be able to
adjust to its environment
Food consumed as a finished product – all
animals are consumers
4 different types of symmetry in animal
kingdom:
Pentaradial – eg. Sea stars, sand
dollars, etc.
Radial – eg. Sea urchins, Hydra, sea
jellies etc.
Asymmetrical – eg. Sponges
