Kingdom Animalia

Kingdom Animalia Chapter Outline . Basis of Classification . Classification of Kingdom Animalia . Non Chordates (Invertebrata) . Phylum: Chordata • Justifies the need for classification. • Understands the salient features of the animal phyla. are invertebrates or animals without backbone. The remaining represents vertebrates or animals with backbone. On the basis of the presence or absence of notochord (vertebral column), animals are also categorised into two major groups and they are non chordates and chordates.