1. Earthworms: Found in moist soil, they are important for soil aeration and nutrient cycling.
2. Snails: These slow-moving creatures can be found on plants, rocks, and other surfaces.
3. Insects: A vast group of animals that includes butterflies, beetles, bees, ants, and many more.
4. Spiders: Although they have eight legs, spiders are classified as invertebrates because they lack a backbone.
5. Centipedes: These elongated creatures have numerous pairs of legs and are often found under rocks or logs.
6. Millipedes: Similar to centipedes, but with more legs and a rounder body.
7. Crustaceans: This group includes crabs, shrimp, and crayfish, which can be found in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
8. Squids: These marine animals are known for their ink-jet defense mechanism and are closely related to octopuses.
9. Jellyfish: Graceful and gelatinous, jellyfish are found in various marine habitats.
10. Flatworms: These simple invertebrates can be found in a range of environments and include planarians and tapeworms.
Animals with backbones (vertebrates)
1. Birds: A diverse group of animals that can fly, including pigeons, sparrows, crows, and many others.
2. Mammals: A group characterized by fur or hair, warm-bloodedness, and mammary glands. Examples include dogs, cats, squirrels, and humans.
3. Fish: Aquatic vertebrates that have gills and are found in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Examples include goldfish, catfish, and tuna.
4. Reptiles: A cold-blooded group that includes snakes, lizards, turtles, and alligators.
5. Amphibians: Vertebrates that can live both in water and on land, including frogs, toads, and salamanders.