Source of information-
http://encina.pntic.mec.es/~nmeb0000/invertebrates/ranimal.html
http://teachers.oregon.k12.wi.us/hanson/animal.htm
Atelerix albiventris
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Atelerix_albiventris.jpg
http://encina.pntic.mec.es/~nmeb0000/invertebrates/ranimal.html
http://teachers.oregon.k12.wi.us/hanson/animal.htm
- All multicellular, which means they have multiple cells and eukaryotic, which means a cell that has a nucleus
- Ingestive heterotrophs which means they digest food
- Have some type of skeletal support
- Show levels of organization including cell, tissue, organ, and system
- Cells are specialized for particular functions
- Reproduce sexually
- Adult animals develop from embryos: small masses of unspecialized cells
- Cells have membrane around nucleus
- acquires nutrients and energy by consuming other organisms
- reproduce through eggs, some eggs develop in the mothers body and some develop outside the body
Atelerix albiventris
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Atelerix_albiventris.jpg
Oryctolagus cuniculus
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/EnglishSpotRabbitChocolate1%28cropped%29.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/EnglishSpotRabbitChocolate1%28cropped%29.jpg
Ornithorhynchus anatinus
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/Platypus_BrokenRiver_QLD_Australia.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/Platypus_BrokenRiver_QLD_Australia.jpg