animal kingdom
noun
: a basic group of natural objects that includes all living and extinct animals compare mineral kingdom, plant kingdom
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Semantics aside, there are many stunning examples of hibernation, or near hibernation, that exist in the animal kingdom.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
In addition to his awards, Irwin has also been honored in the animal kingdom.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
While the South American lungfish reigns on top as having the largest genome in the animal kingdom, other organisms, such as plants, can have even larger genomes.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
Despite its gruesome modus operandi, this little creature offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of parasitism and adaptation in the animal kingdom.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
In addition to his awards, Irwin has also been honored in the animal kingdom.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
While the South American lungfish reigns on top as having the largest genome in the animal kingdom, other organisms, such as plants, can have even larger genomes.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
Despite its gruesome modus operandi, this little creature offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of parasitism and adaptation in the animal kingdom.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Animal kingdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20kingdom. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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