Classification of Animal Kingdom

The following classification “telescope” clearly indicates the mechanism behind the classification of the Animal Kingdom.

 

 

The classification telescope for the animal kingdom

The chart given below briefly outlines the classification of the Animal Kingdom.

The Animal Kingdom is divided in several phyla mainly on the basis of the cell organisation, symmetry, presence or absence of notochord and body cavity. Animals are arranged progressively from simple single-celled protozoans to highly complex mammals. Given below are some of the main characteristics of each phyla.