* One Animal Kingdom: The scientific classification of living things recognizes only one animal kingdom, called Animalia (or Metazoa). All animals, from sponges to humans, belong to this single kingdom.
* Classification Within Animalia: Within the animal kingdom, there are various levels of classification, such as:
* Phyla: Large groups of animals with shared characteristics (e.g., Chordata, Arthropoda, Mollusca).
* Classes: Groups within phyla (e.g., Mammalia, Aves, Reptilia).
* Orders, Families, Genera, Species: Further subdivisions based on increasing shared characteristics.
So, instead of "types of animal kingdoms", think of it as different levels of classification within the single animal kingdom.
Let me know if you'd like to learn more about specific animal phyla or other aspects of animal classification!