Class 11 Biology NCERT Animal Kingdom is a key chapter that introduces the vast diversity of animals and their systematic classification. It explains the basis of classification, such as levels of organization, body symmetry, coelom, segmentation, and notochord. Students learn how animals are categorized into different phyla under Non-Chordates and Chordates.
The chapter provides detailed insights into important groups like Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata, Hemichordata, and Chordata. Key features, examples, and their role in nature are also discussed to enhance conceptual understanding.
By studying Animal Kingdom, students gain clarity about structural and functional differences among animals, helping them appreciate biological diversity. This chapter is crucial for scoring well in CBSE board exams and highly valuable for NEET and other competitive exams, where animal classification and examples are frequently tested.