Introduction to Animals
Exploring the Diversity of the Animal
Kingdom
Presented by: Keshav Rohilla
What are Animals?
• • Animals are multicellular, eukaryotic
organisms in the kingdom Animalia.
• • They are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain
food by consuming other organisms.
• • Most animals are motile and reproduce
sexually.
Classification of Animals
• • Vertebrates: Animals with a backbone (e.g.,
mammals, birds, reptiles).
• • Invertebrates: Animals without a backbone
(e.g., insects, worms, jellyfish).
• • Classified based on characteristics like body
structure, habitat, and reproduction.
Importance of Animals
• • Ecological balance: Pollination, seed
dispersal, and food chains.
• • Human uses: Food, clothing, transportation,
and companionship.
• • Scientific research and biodiversity
conservation.