KINGDOM ANIMALIA Most animals move from place to place in search of food. Major phyla are: Platyhelminthes (Tapeworm). Nematoda (Ascaris). Annelida (Earthworm). Mollusca (Snails). Arthropoda Chordata KINGDOM PLANTAE Phylum Arthropoda Distinguishing Characteristics of Phylum Arthropoda They have jointed appendages, which are specialised for various functions. Their body is covered by a hardened exoskeleton made […]
CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS MODERN CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS All organisms cannot be suitably classified as either plants or animals based on CarolusLinneaus classification. Therefore five kingdoms have been generally accepted for all living organisms, these include Monera, Protista, fungi, plantae and animalia. KINGDOM MONERA (Prokaryotes) This group consists of simplest living organisms (bacteria,
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