The word "animal" comes from the Latin animalis, meaning having breath, having soul or living being. In everyday non-scientific usage the word excludes humans – that is, "animal" is often used to refer only to non-human members of the kingdom Animalia; often, only closer relatives of humans such as mammals, or mammals and other vertebrates, are meant. The biological definition of the word refers to all members of the kingdom Animalia, encompassing creatures as diverse as sponges, jellyfish, insects, and humans. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where does the word animal come from? ANS1 Latin animalis QSN2 What does the Latin word animalis mean? ANS2 having breath, having soul or living being QSN3 The word animal is usually only used to refer to what? ANS3 non-human members of the kingdom Animalia QSN4 The biological definition of the word animal refers to all member of what kingdom? ANS4 Animalia QSN5 What are some of the creatures included in the kingdom of Animalia? ANS5 sponges, jellyfish, insects, and humans