They are filter-feeding organisms, and the most primitive known to science.Ĭnidarians and Ctenophores, collectively known as Coelenterates, are gelatinous simple creatures with radial symmetry. Porifera are the sponges of the world's oceans and freshwater. Some families, orders, and the like presented in this book are in effect in high-brow academia others are simply folk taxonomies.Īnd now, without further ado, I present the animals of the world. It's a necessary sacrifice, in my opinion. While not properly scientific, they make the reading and writing much easier and more organized for the editors and casual readers. The rest of the book is divided by "clades of convenience". This book is organized phylum-by-phylum, with the exception of Phylum Chordata- the vertebrates and their kin. Here, I hope that this book will transport you across the world from the safety of your home, library, or wherever else you prefer to read. I have dedicated my life's work towards researching our natural world, often to the brink of death. It brings me great pleasure to see those across the world who take enjoyment in learning about wildlife. Animals of Rathnir and Eldham Introduction
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