Ainmhí
Ainmhí is the Irish word for animal. It is a broad term encompassing all creatures that are not plants or fungi. In biological classification, animals belong to the kingdom Animalia. This kingdom is characterized by multicellular organisms that are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms. Animals are also typically motile, at least at some stage of their life cycle, and reproduce sexually.
The diversity of animals is immense, ranging from simple invertebrates like sponges and jellyfish to complex
The study of animals is known as zoology. This scientific discipline explores their anatomy, physiology, behavior,