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Animals are a major group of organisms, classified as the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. In general they are multicellular, capable of locomotion, responsive to their environment, and feed by consuming other organisms. Their body plan becomes fixed as they develop, usually early on in their development as embryos, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on.
The word "animal" comes from the Latin word animal, of which animalia is the plural, and ultimately from anima, meaning vital breath or soul.
Characteristics
Animals have several characteristics that set them apart from other living things. Animals are eukaryotic and usually multicellular (although see Myxozoa), which separates them from bacteria and most protists. They are heterotrophic, generally digesting food in an internal chamber, which separates them from plants and algae. They are also distinguished from plants, algae, and fungi by lacking cell walls. More on [ Animal ]
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daleeff3 (Sharon Foster) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:57:37 -0000
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I love my animals but the Cats ruining my Xmas spirit
briangst (Brian Matthew) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:57:10 -0000
I love my animals but the Cats ruining my Xmas spirit
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WildlifeWriter (Paul Guernsey) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:56:45 -0000
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Agroscope Liebefeld-Posieux - Swiss Federal agricultural research stations concerned with animal husbandry and apiculture. Information on research, conferences and other events.
Animal Health Service - The Netherlands - The 'Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren' or GD helps Dutch cattle, dairy, beef, sheep, goat, pig and poultry farmers to attain the highest possible health and quality levels
Animal Production Systems Group - Explores sustainable development options for high and low external input animal production systems on a worldwide scale.
Breeds of Livestock : Oklahoma State University - Encyclopedia of individual breeds of cattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine, and other species.
Federation of Animal Science Societies - US society promoting animal agriculture. Details of the society, member directory, newsletters and meetings.
Invertebrate Images - Images of invertebrates from the tropical rain forest, deserts and coral reefs.
Meta Description: [ Dr. Zoltan Takacs: snake, venomous animal & nature photos, expeditions, scientific resources & contact. ]
Journal of Animal Science - official journal of the American Publication lists results of new research in genetics, growth and physiology, nutrition, and production. Includes access to archived issues.
Meta Description: [ Web site for Journal of Animal Science. ]
Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group - Aquaculture techniques for the hatchery and field production of commercially important bivalve shellfish including spawning, phytoplankton, larval, and seed production. Descriptions of culture methods including solar hatchery and tidal-powered nurseries.
Meta Description: [ The official site of the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group, Inc ]
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Meatnet by Ecceamst - A site of the European Consortium for continuing education in Advanced Meat Science and Technology (ECCEAMST).
Microlivestock: Little-Known Small Animals with a Promising Economic Future - Describes little-known small animals and microbreeds of common livestock animals that may be economically useful. Targeted at developing countries.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research - Articles on animal husbandry and pasture. Abstracts of articles available online.
New Zealand Society of Animal Production - Includes details of the society, lists of articles, details of conference proceedings, newsletters, how to join.
Meta Description: [ New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Animal science research, conference proceedings, books on livestock production in New Zealand ]
Polish National Research Institute of Animal Production - Research interests include genetic improvement, nutrition, and development of biotechnical methods for growth, development and production of animals and product quality.
South African Society for Animal Science - Association of scientists who practice and report on animal agriculture.
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture - Describes its work in serving and promoting the livestock industry in the United States. Includes downloadable technical papers, event and educational information.
University of Minnesota Extension - Livestock Systems - Educational programs for agricultural systems that produce, market, or consume animal products. Information on aspects of livestock, poultry, and dairy production (including nutrition, genetics, animal health, and breeding, as well as finance, environmental management, and other related topics).
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