The Animal Kingdom
Science: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 6.1.2
The Animal Kingdom
The Animal Kingdom is a classification group containing all animals.
Main characteristics
- The Animal Kingdom is called 'Animalia'.
- Animals are multicellular. This means their bodies are formed by more than one cell.
- Animals do not have cell walls around their cells.
Dividing the Animal Kingdom
- All animals are divided into two major groups:
- Animals with backbones are called vertebrates.
- Animals without backbones are called invertebrates.
Test yourself on The Animal Kingdom
What is the name of the Animal Kingdom?
What is the name for animals with backbones?
What are the two major groups that all animals are divided into?