Eumetazoa
animal subkingdom
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Eumetazoa is a major division within the animal kingdom that includes all multicellular animals except for sponges. This subkingdom is characterized by the presence of true tissues, which are groups of similar cells organized to perform a specific function. In contrast, sponges (Parazoa) lack true tissues and organs. The classification of Eumetazoa encompasses a vast diversity of animal life, from simple invertebrates like jellyfish and flatworms to complex vertebrates.12
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