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Animals are a major group of organisms, classified as the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. In general they are multicellular, capable of locomotion, responsive to their environment, and feed by consuming other organisms. Their body plan becomes fixed as they develop, usually early on in their development as embryos, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on.
The word "animal" comes from the Latin word animal, of which animalia is the plural, and ultimately from anima, meaning vital breath or soul.
Characteristics
Animals have several characteristics that set them apart from other living things. Animals are eukaryotic and usually multicellular (although see Myxozoa), which separates them from bacteria and most protists. They are heterotrophic, generally digesting food in an internal chamber, which separates them from plants and algae. They are also distinguished from plants, algae, and fungi by lacking cell walls. More on [ Animal ]
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Veterinarians seek causes of human disease using aquatic models
Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700
Recent graduates of veterinary medicine programs are using common fish species to increase medical understanding and develop prevention protocols for some of the world's most prevalent and least understood diseases - including cancers, infectious diseases and birth defects.
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American Veterinary Medical Law Association. - National association of attorneys, veterinarians, and other individuals and organizations with an interest in veterinary medical law and how it pertains to the veterinary profession and allied fields.
Animal Health, Emerging Animal Disease (AHEAD) - Federation of American Scientists' project for proactive surveillance of zoonoses and other animal diseases. Includes information on rabies, West Nile fever, ehrlichiosis, equine encephalitis, anthrax, Pfiesteria, mad cow disease, deformed frogs, and diseases of both wildlife and farm animals.
Meta Description: [ The Federation of American Scientists's Animal Health and Emerging Diseases project is the Animal Division of the Program to Monitor Emerging Diseases (ProMed) for proactive sureillance of diseases. ]
Bayer Animal Health - International Animal Health Portal - Provides information about companion and farm animals. Organized in four sections, gives advice on how to prevent and to treat diseases.
Meta Description: [ . The international Bayer Animal Health Portal provides all information you need about your companion or farm animals. This homepage advises you how to prevent and to treat diseases with our help. ]
Cat HEalth & Dog Health - ThePetCheckup kit helps you know when your animal friend needs veterinary
attention between routine visits.
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Exotic Pet Vet.Net - Committed to providing current information for owners, breeders, and veterinarians, written by a Board Certified Avian Specialist veterinarian and exotic animal consultant.
Meta Description: [ Medical information about primates, small animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, & fish, written by a board certified avian veterinarian with 25 years experience with exotic species. ]
Morris Animal Foundation - Improves the health and well-being of companion animals and wildlife by funding humane health studies and disseminating information about these studies.
National Biosecurity Resource Center - A United States data resource to enable preparation for animal health emergencies.
VetRef.net - Resources for owners and veterinarians; includes articles on pet health, whole foods diets, electron microscopy, anti-roaming dog downloads, and links to other sites of veterinary interest.
Meta Description: [ VetRef.Net is a collection of articles and resources for pet owners, research projects, reference materials, and links. Some of these materials have been used by SWAT in Austin , Texas for the development of emergency K-9 protocols and by Murdoch Veterinary University in Perth, Australia for teac... ]
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