From the depths of the ocean to skies so high,
Creatures flourish, crawl, swim, and fly.
A kingdom so vast, diverse, and grand,
Nature's artistry at its finest stand.
Invertebrates—Without a Spine,
A world of wonders, unique and divine.
Porifera, the sponges, so still they rest,
Filter-feeding, absorption—their simple test.
Cnidarians, with tentacles fine,
Jellyfish and corals in waters shine.
Radial symmetry, nematocysts sting,
Soft-bodied beauties with venom to bring.
Platyhelminthes, the flatworms true,
Parasites sneaky, hidden from view.
Bilateral bodies, no separate gut,
Regeneration—nature’s miraculous cut!
Roundworms—Nematoda, in soil they creep,
Gut from mouth to tail they keep.
From Ascaris to hookworms vile,
Inside hosts, they hide with guile.
Annelids, the segmented kin,
Earthworms that burrow, leeches within.
Closed circulation, coelomate bright,
Helping the soil stay fertile and light.
Arthropods, the greatest crowd,
Insects, arachnids, crawling proud.
Exoskeletons strong, legs count six,
From ants to spiders, scorpions' tricks.
Mollusks, with bodies soft,
Snails and squids, in oceans loft.
Mantle secrets, shells so neat,
Octopus glides with tentacles fleet.
Echinoderms, the stars and urchins,
Spiny skins with tube feet searchin'.
Regeneration, a skill profound,
Bilateral young, radial spun round.
Chordates—With Backbone Strong,
A phylum mighty, vast, and long.
Notochord, nerve cord, gill slits appear,
Evolution’s triumph, distinct and clear.
Pisces—The Fish of the Sea,
Gills for breathing, so swift and free.
Sharks, bony fish, scales so bright,
Cold-blooded beings, swimming light.
Amphibians—Both Water and Land,
Frogs and toads, so slimy and grand.
Dual lives, moist skin to respire,
Croaking loud in monsoon’s choir.
Reptiles—Scaly and Bold,
Cold-blooded hunters, legends old.
Snakes, lizards, crocodiles too,
Shedding skin, their scales renew.
Birds—The Feathery Flight,
Hollow bones, a soaring sight.
Beaks of wonder, colors bright,
Migration journeys, day and night.
Mammals—The Warm-Blooded Pride,
Hair and milk, young abide.
From whales so vast to humans wise,
Nature’s marvels in their eyes.
Thus unfolds this kingdom grand,
Where life abounds in sea and land.
Adaptations, evolution’s way,
Survival’s test, come what may.
NEET MCQs on Animal Kingdom
1. Which of the following phyla shows radial symmetry?
a) Annelida
b) Arthropoda
c) Cnidaria
d) Platyhelminthes
Answer: c) Cnidaria
2. Which class of vertebrates has a dual mode of respiration?
a) Pisces
b) Amphibia
c) Reptilia
d) Aves
Answer: b) Amphibia
3. Which of the following is an acoelomate phylum?
a) Annelida
b) Platyhelminthes
c) Mollusca
d) Echinodermata
Answer: b) Platyhelminthes
4. In which phylum is the notochord present in some stage of life?
a) Arthropoda
b) Chordata
c) Mollusca
d) Echinodermata
Answer: b) Chordata
5. What is the exoskeleton of Arthropoda made up of?
a) Keratin
b) Collagen
c) Chitin
d) Cellulose
Answer: c) Chitin
FAQs on Animal Kingdom
1. What are the major characteristics of the Animal Kingdom?
The Animal Kingdom consists of multicellular, heterotrophic, motile organisms that reproduce sexually and lack cell walls.
2. How are animals classified in the Animal Kingdom?
Animals are classified based on body organization, symmetry, coelom presence, segmentation, and embryonic development.
3. What is the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?
Vertebrates have a backbone, whereas invertebrates lack one.
4. What are some examples of cold-blooded animals?
Fish, amphibians, and reptiles are cold-blooded animals as they cannot regulate body temperature internally.
5. Why are amphibians called dual-lifers?
Amphibians like frogs live both in water (larval stage) and on land (adult stage), making them dual-lifers.
6. Which is the largest phylum in the Animal Kingdom?
Arthropoda is the largest phylum, including insects, spiders, and crustaceans.
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