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The neurogenic heart is the characteristic feature of

Updated On: Mar 20, 2024
  • humans
  • arthropods
  • rabbits
  • rats.
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The neurogenic heart is a characteristic feature of most arthropods and some annelids. In this, the heart beat is initiated by a nerve impulse coming from a nerve ganglion situated near the heart. The myogqnic heart is a characteristic feature of molluscs and vertebrates. In this, heart beat is initiated by a patch of modified heart muscle itself. So, humans, rabbits and rats have myogenic heart.
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Animal Kingdom

Animals are eukaryotic, multicellular species that belong to the Kingdom Animalia. Every animal has a distinct characteristic. They get energy either by feeding on plants or on other animals. There are millions of species that have been recognized, few shares similar characteristics while others vary drastically.

Kingdom Animalia comprises all animals. In the midst of the five kingdoms, the largest kingdom is the animal kingdom. Animals are multicellular eukaryotes. Though, like plants, they do not possess chlorophyll or a cell wall. Therefore, members of the animal kingdom indicate a heterotrophic mode of nutrition. Kingdom Animalia is further classified into ten different subphyla based on their body designs or differentiations.

The different phyla of the Kingdom Animalia are as follows:

  1. Porifera
  2. Coelenterata (Cnidaria)
  3. Platyhelminthes
  4. Nematoda
  5. Annelida
  6. Arthropoda
  7. Mollusca
  8. Echinodermata
  9. Hemichordata
  10. Chordata

Read More: Classification of Animal Kingdom