Animals Classification Chart

Animal Kingdom: Basis of Classification

Classification helps us to understand how all living organisms are related to each other. The system of animal classification was developed by Swedish botanist Carolus (Carl) Linnaeus in the 1700s. The animal classification taxonomy divides Kingdom Animalia into Phyla, Class, Order, Family, and Genus based on their characteristics. This Kingdom is divided into two major groups: Chordates and Non-chordates....

Animals Classification Chart

Diagram below show the chart of classification of animlas in two major group: Vertebrates and invertebrates....

Classification of Animals

Animals are classified into two major groups on the basis of presence of presence and absence of the backbone into: Non-Vertebrates and Vertebrates. They are described in detail below:...

Non- Vertebrates

Non-vertebrates or invertebrates are the animals that do not possess a vertebral column or backbone. It includes variety of animals such as porifera, arthropods, mollusca, annelids, cnidarians, etc. Different characteristics of invertebrates are given below....

Vertebrates

Vertebrates are a subphylum of chordates that are characterized by the presence of a vertebral column or backbone. It encloses and protects the spinal cord. It includes animals such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Different characteristics of vertebrates are given below....

Conclusion – Animal Classification

Animal classification simplifies the study of biodiversity and helps in understanding evolutionary relationships. It divides the organisms based on their shared traits and evolutionary history into two major groups: Chordates and Nonchordates. This system of animal classification helps us understand the structural diversity within the animal kingdom and facilitates conservation efforts and species identification....

FAQs on Classification of Animal Kingdom

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