Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 30 - Animal Origins and the Evolution of Body Plans - 30.1 - Some animal Characteristics Evolved More Than Once - 30.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 640: 1

Answer

All animals are multicellular heterotrophs, which distinguishes them from unicellular prokaryotes and autotrophic plants. Animals also digest food internally, which differentiates them from fungi. Fungi are also heterotrophic but digest their food outside of their bodies.

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All animals are multicellular heterotrophs, which distinguishes them from unicellular prokaryotes and autotrophic plants. Animals also digest food internally, which differentiates them from fungi. Fungi are also heterotrophic but digest their food outside of their bodies.
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