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Give the characteristics of Kingdom Animalia.

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Characteristics of members of kingdom Animalia are:
  • They are multicellular organisms which do not possess chlorophyll.
  • They are eukaryotic organisms.
  • Cell wall is absent.
  • Mode of nutrition is heterotrophic i.e. they depend on other organisms for food.
  • They have muscle cells due to which they have the capability to contract and relax the body parts.
  • Reproduction is sexual. However, asexual reproduction is also found in lower forms.
  • During development, multicellular embryo is formed from the zygote.
  • They require oxygen for aerobic respiration.

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