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Question
What are the different criteria used to classify animals?
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Solution
| Criteria | Types/Examples |
|---|---|
| Body structure | Vertebrates and invertebrates |
| Habitat | Land animals and water animals |
| Food habits | Herbivores, carnivores and omnivores |
| Body covering | Animals with hair, feathers, scales or shells |
| Movement | Animals that walk, crawl, swim or fly |
| Method of reproduction | Egg-laying animals and animals that give birth to young ones |
| Body size and shape | Small, medium and large animals |
Thus, animals are classified according to their different body features, food habits, habitat, movement and method of reproduction.
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