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Which characteristic is unique to Kingdom Animalia and distinguishes it from Kingdom Protista?
Which characteristic is unique to Kingdom Animalia and distinguishes it from Kingdom Protista?
- Multicellular organization derived from multicellular protists (correct)
- Ability to reproduce sexually
- Presence of eukaryotic cells
- Heterotrophic mode of nutrition
What is the primary significance of 'anisogamy' in the context of Kingdom Animalia?
What is the primary significance of 'anisogamy' in the context of Kingdom Animalia?
- It promotes asexual reproduction in higher animals.
- It describes the fusion of two similar gametes.
- It leads to genetic diversity through the union of dissimilar gametes. (correct)
- It ensures genetic uniformity within animal populations.
A newly discovered organism is multicellular, heterotrophic, and has cells lacking cell walls. To which kingdom does it most likely belong?
A newly discovered organism is multicellular, heterotrophic, and has cells lacking cell walls. To which kingdom does it most likely belong?
- Protista
- Plantae
- Animalia (correct)
- Fungi
Why is the study of animal diversity perceived as challenging by many students?
Why is the study of animal diversity perceived as challenging by many students?
Which of the following cellular characteristics is universally present in all members of Kingdom Animalia?
Which of the following cellular characteristics is universally present in all members of Kingdom Animalia?
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Kingdom Animalia
Kingdom Animalia
The kingdom encompassing all animals.
Animal Cell Boundary
Animal Cell Boundary
Cells bounded by a cell membrane, not a cell wall.
Heterotrophic Animals
Heterotrophic Animals
Organisms that derive nutrition from other organisms.
Animal Cell Characteristics
Animal Cell Characteristics
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Animal Evolution Origin
Animal Evolution Origin
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Study Notes
Animal Diversity: Introduction
- The chapter on animal diversity requires a lot of memorization, which many students find challenging.
- A primary goal is to simplify the learning process, ensuring topic retention after each lecture.
- Focus is maintained on key facts relevant to exams by avoiding excessive details about organisms and topics.
Kingdom Animalia
- Kingdom Animalia encompasses all animals.
- The term "Animalia" originates from the Latin word "anima," signifying soul or breath.
- Animal cells are defined by a cell membrane as their outer boundary.
- Plant cells are have cell walls as their outer boundary instead.
Characteristics of Kingdom Animalia
- Kingdom Animalia includes 1.5 million identified species.
- Animals reproduce sexually through anisogamy, involving dissimilar gametes such as a large egg and a small sperm.
- Animal cells are bound by a cell membrane.
- Animals are multicellular organisms.
- Animal cells are eukaryotic.
- Animal cells are diploid (2n chromosomes).
- Animals are heterotrophic, acquiring nutrition from other organisms, whether plants or animals.
Evolution of Animals
- Animals are thought to have evolved from Kingdom Protista.
- Kingdom Protista includes unicellular protozoans and some multicellular organisms.
- Kingdom Protozoa within Protista consists of unicellular organisms.
- Animals evolved from multicellular protist descendants.
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