Illustration representing Animals (Animalia)
Kingdom

Animalia

Animals

25219 species in this taxon

kingdom of multicellular eukaryotic organisms Animals (Animalia) is one of the major kingdoms of life, encompassing a vast diversity of organisms. It contains 17 phylums with 25,219 known species. Key phylum groups include Segmented Worms, Arthropods, Brachiopoda, Bryozoa, arrow worms, and Chordates. Among its members, 4,148 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable).

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