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Title: List 7 distinguishing characteristics of the Animalia kingdom
Post by: dallas99 on Jul 25, 2017
List 7 distinguishing characteristics of the Animalia kingdom


Title: Re: List 7 distinguishing characteristics of the Animalia kingdom
Post by: habiba on Jul 26, 2017
1) Animals are multicellular.
2) Animals are heterotrophic, obtaining their energy by consuming energy-releasing food substances.
3) Animals typically reproduce sexually.
4) Animals are made up of cells that do not have cell walls.
5) Animals are capable of motion in some stage of their lives.
6) Animals are able to respond quickly to external stimuli as a result of nerve cells, muscle or contractile tissue, or both.


Title: Re: List 7 distinguishing characteristics of the Animalia kingdom
Post by: psyche360 on Jul 26, 2017
MULTICELLULARITY

EUKARYOTIC CELL STRUCTURE

SPECIALIZED TISSUES

SEXUAL REPRODUCTION

A BLASTULA STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT

MOTILITY (THE ABILITY TO MOVE)

HETEROTROPHY (THE ABILITY TO INGEST FOOD)

ADVANCED NERVOUS SYSTEMS