what are the 5 characteristics of animals?
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['Animals are multicellular.', 'Animals are heterotrophic, obtaining their energy by consuming energy-releasing food substances.', 'Animals typically reproduce sexually.', 'Animals are made up of cells that do not have cell walls.', 'Animals are capable of motion in some stage of their lives.']
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There are seven characteristics of living things: movement, breathing or respiration, excretion, growth, sensitivity and reproduction. Some non-living things may show one or two of these characteristics but living things show all seven characteristics.
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['confidence in approaching and handling animals of all sizes.', 'scientific observation skills to monitor the wellbeing of animals in your care.', 'a high level of fitness, good health and the ability to sustain physical work for long periods in all weathers.']
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['Are made of cells.', 'The cells have a nucleus and organelles.', 'All animals obtain food from other organisms.', 'All animals digest their food.', 'Most animals have locomotion.', 'All animals reproduce sexually and asexually.']
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The main difference between mammals and other vertebrates are three characteristics: hair, milk production in mammary glands, and three bones in the inner ear. Extant mammals are divided into three subclasses based on reproductive techniques (monotremes, marsupials, and placentals) consisting of 27 orders.
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One of the main characteristics that is used to distinguish one class of animals from another is type of skin covering. Mammals have hair or fur, birds have feathers, reptiles have dry scales, amphibians have soft, moist skin, and fish have wet, slimy scales.
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What are the two unique characteristics of mammals? They have hair and produce milk.
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['Hair and Fur. ... ', 'Mammary Glands. ... ', 'Single-Boned Lower Jaws. ... ', 'One-Time Tooth Replacement. ... ', 'Three Bones in the Middle Ear. ... ', 'Warm-Blooded Metabolisms. ... ', 'Diaphragm. ... ', 'Four-Chambered Hearts.']
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Properties of Life. All living organisms share several key characteristics or functions: order, sensitivity or response to the environment, reproduction, growth and development, regulation, homeostasis, and energy processing. When viewed together, these characteristics serve to define life.
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In his book Guns, Germs, and Steel, Diamond argues that to be domesticated, animals must possess six characteristics: a diverse appetite, rapid maturation, willingness to breed in captivity, docility, strong nerves, and a nature that conforms to social hierarchy.
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['zoology.', 'animal ecology.', 'animal behaviour.', 'conservation.']
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['Largest living land mammal. Tip of trunk to tip of tail 7-8.8m (23-29 ft)', 'Distinguishing features. A proboscis or trunk. Relatively large ears. Long tusks. Columnar legs. Thick skin (pachydermous) Lack of hair on most of adult body.']
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['Webbed feet.', 'Sharp Claws.', 'Large beaks.', 'Wings/Flying.', 'Feathers.', 'Fur.', 'Scales.']
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['Animals are multicellular.', 'Animals are heterotrophic, obtaining their energy by consuming energy-releasing food substances.', 'Animals typically reproduce sexually.', 'Animals are made up of cells that do not have cell walls.']
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['HONEST (read: tactless)', 'ADVENTUROUS (read: rebellious)', 'OPTIMISTIC (read: naive)', 'INDEPENDENT (read: unreliable)', 'PHILOSOPHICAL (read: cold)', 'Pets. Horses and dogs especially, but ALL creatures bright and beautiful/great and small make the wish list. ... ', 'Travelling. ... ', 'Sports.']
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['They are selfless. Dogs are selfless and put themselves last, no matter what. ... ', 'Protectors. Dogs serve and protect us. ... ', 'They accept affection. Dogs let you spoil them. ... ', 'Swimming. Dogs love a good swim now and then. ... ', 'Sense of Humor. ... ', "Let's get in shape! ... ", 'Adorable looks. ... ', 'Loyalty.']
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Most animals share these characteristics: sensory organs, movement, and internal digestion. All of them are illustrated in Figure below. Animals can detect environmental stimuli, such as light, sound, and touch. Stimuli are detected by sensory nerve cells.