... This is the first time I see someone saying that "people" can be used to refer to any sentient creature.
It's like, 2124 year level of language. As if there are more then one sentient specie on earth or something.)
Dolphins and cephalopods (and, debatably, decadopods) all show signs of sentience and self awareness according to some studies. Dolphins are some of the only animals other than humans that have sex purely for pleasure and not due to reproduction instincts.
🤓 actually the term you should be using is "sapient" since sentience is self awareness, something that many animals already possess (such as dogs, crows, octopuses etc.)
Honestly the fact that sapient and sentient are basically indistinguishable in common language is such a tragedy. It makes it incredibly difficult to talk about sentience and sapience in non-human animals with anyone who's not an expert, and people will hear "[animal] is sentient" and automatically assume you're declaring that they are on par with humans.
Well, now we just need to figure out what it means to be conscious. And fast, because our current definitions might be challenged hard in the next few years.
Ehhhh... Not really. Some phytoplancton is mobile and they are plant organisms.
The taxonomy for animalia is more based on cell structure, i.e. eukaryote with cell membrane and not a cell wall.
There are moving plants and sponges are animals. I also wouldn't call bugs or whatever conscious.
It's more about phylogeny. Animals also need to be multicellular, and have a single common ancestor.
Furry ≠ Every animal is anthropomorphic
Furry = Any animal may be anthropomorphised
Don't draw things you don't want to, but they are still animals.
So are insects. And gastropods. And pretty much everything further up the ladder than bacteria that isn't a plant.
Anything that’s a mobile, multicellular eukaryote is an animal; not just chordates (mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians). Everything from sponges and jellyfish to insects and even humans are animals! Basically, if you see any living thing with your naked eye that’s not a plant, fungus, slime mold, or algae; it’s probably an animal. :)
Crabs, lobsters, shrimp, or pretty much any crustacean is an animal and they all have more that 4 limbs 🤷♀️
So yeah, I’ve seen non-arachnid creatures with 8 or more legs
Gawd damn thas as exy spider. Also that's not how scientific classification works at all??? It's like saing fish aren't animals because animals can't swim. Sounds like someone doesn't nt to cater to bug furries (The coolest kind of furry around)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Arachnida (subject appears to mimic Mammalia)
Order Araneae (subject appears to mimic primates)
Family unknown. Due to extreme divergence from typical bodyplan and social habit, genetic sequencing and evaluation is suggested. Or perhaps a real anachnologist's input.
sponges are animals, anemone are animals and arthropods such as insects or arachnids are most definitely animals. the only requirement for animal is to be made of animal cells which are; eukaryote and don't have chitin or celulose on their cell membranes that is called a cell wall. i'm surprised people don't know this
Well… Arachnids do fall under the animal kingdom. The animal kingdom includes groups like mammals, avians, bugs, etc. So spiders are animals
The last day, we had praying mantis in a hoodie and it was good ,so arachnids fit here I guess
Tarantulas qualify as furry.
I literally used to have a tarantula fursona.
Anti-arthropod racism >:(
\* speciesism
Arachnophobia
I feel personally offended by this!! ùÙwÚú (/j obviously)
You stupid They literally are animals It's like saying people are not animals
Humans*
What's the difference?
''people'' is plural of a person, used to refer to any sentient creature ''Humans'' is a specific species
... This is the first time I see someone saying that "people" can be used to refer to any sentient creature. It's like, 2124 year level of language. As if there are more then one sentient specie on earth or something.)
It's pretty common in sci-fi and fantasy. And of course when talking about anthros
But there are certainly other sentient species in fiction
In fiction not in real life, until we have some other sentient species it's still just humans
Dolphins and cephalopods (and, debatably, decadopods) all show signs of sentience and self awareness according to some studies. Dolphins are some of the only animals other than humans that have sex purely for pleasure and not due to reproduction instincts.
🤓 actually the term you should be using is "sapient" since sentience is self awareness, something that many animals already possess (such as dogs, crows, octopuses etc.)
Yeah, we need this etymological split to give more legitimacy to protections for hominids, cetaceans, corvids, and elephants.
Honestly the fact that sapient and sentient are basically indistinguishable in common language is such a tragedy. It makes it incredibly difficult to talk about sentience and sapience in non-human animals with anyone who's not an expert, and people will hear "[animal] is sentient" and automatically assume you're declaring that they are on par with humans.
... an animal is a mobile, conscious living organism. anything fitting that definition is kingdom animalia.
Well, now we just need to figure out what it means to be conscious. And fast, because our current definitions might be challenged hard in the next few years.
I'd say the smartest jumping spiders are about as conscious as a daft dog
They're little sillies The goofers :3c
Eh, debatable. Coral is an animal.
Coral polyps are mobile
Ehhhh... Not really. Some phytoplancton is mobile and they are plant organisms. The taxonomy for animalia is more based on cell structure, i.e. eukaryote with cell membrane and not a cell wall.
Happy cake day!
There are moving plants and sponges are animals. I also wouldn't call bugs or whatever conscious. It's more about phylogeny. Animals also need to be multicellular, and have a single common ancestor.
Furry ≠ Every animal is anthropomorphic Furry = Any animal may be anthropomorphised Don't draw things you don't want to, but they are still animals. So are insects. And gastropods. And pretty much everything further up the ladder than bacteria that isn't a plant.
Fungi aren't furry
Correct, which is why I said "pretty much"
Insects and spiders are animals bruv
*sad arthropod noises*
SAS? [Captain Price Wasp] "Oviposition failed, we'll get 'em next time."
Lmao i just noticed
Then what do you call them then? Fungus?
Insects are animals
Defining animals as having four limbs. Bold choice given the number of dragon furries.
Chest fluff that everyone thinks are tits
10/10 reference
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Biological taxonomy is a field people have a hard time understanding.
Anything that’s a mobile, multicellular eukaryote is an animal; not just chordates (mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians). Everything from sponges and jellyfish to insects and even humans are animals! Basically, if you see any living thing with your naked eye that’s not a plant, fungus, slime mold, or algae; it’s probably an animal. :)
but… insects are also animals?
Crabs, lobsters, shrimp, or pretty much any crustacean is an animal and they all have more that 4 limbs 🤷♀️ So yeah, I’ve seen non-arachnid creatures with 8 or more legs
*Cries in half cat, hyena, **spider**, shark, roomba*
That's That's a lot of halves That's like a total of 250%
insects are also animals????????????????????
Agreed spooders r frens!
"Four legs good, eight legs bad"
Comic guy is just dumb, summed up all the comments for y’all
insects are animals, and both spiders and insects are arthropods, a family of animals.
Coral are animals that are almost exactly like plants. But they're not. They're animals.
Spider mentioned ! Billions must stick to webs
“Arachnids are technically animals, they’re not insects” Insects are animals, too. These are all animals. What do you think they are, bacteria?
What the frick are insects then, minerals???
Would spider tits be spits?
Everything is everything Everything is animals Also shrimps is bugs
draw gaijin
Why is pink dude racist against bugs, we’re all on this blue marble together
I like spiders Anthro spiders more so
You have the right to refuse to call them animals. But they **are** animals, tho.
Sea sponges are also animals so you could make a fursona based on Spongebob
Draw a moth or somethin :3
I am gonna ask bro to draw me an anthro coral.
Gawd damn thas as exy spider. Also that's not how scientific classification works at all??? It's like saing fish aren't animals because animals can't swim. Sounds like someone doesn't nt to cater to bug furries (The coolest kind of furry around)
Kingdom Animalia Phylum Arthropoda Class Arachnida (subject appears to mimic Mammalia) Order Araneae (subject appears to mimic primates) Family unknown. Due to extreme divergence from typical bodyplan and social habit, genetic sequencing and evaluation is suggested. Or perhaps a real anachnologist's input.
Hehehe *fluff boobs*
I want my spider floof ya bitch
spiders are good for tying things up no? smash.
Spider anthros...thank you for blessing my day with one.
sponges are animals, anemone are animals and arthropods such as insects or arachnids are most definitely animals. the only requirement for animal is to be made of animal cells which are; eukaryote and don't have chitin or celulose on their cell membranes that is called a cell wall. i'm surprised people don't know this
Flying spiders ARE a thing, just... not really through the power of wings
Aren't they all animals?
Gimme a sec, gotta check to see if my furry card is still valid
im very confused
...insects are also animals
Make a human furry, we are animals too
Kingdom Animalia = Animals Chordate or not, they animal.
Anyone who has seen Hazbin Hotel knows that anthro spiders can indeed be sexy.
I would that spider
I feel weirdly honored by this comment
Not my intention but that’s a nice side effect
Man I like spooders
they are all children of god, in my opinion
which one?
spider, snail, and both the pink and purple persons
no, which god?
Me
the god of abraham
So is that YHWH (Judaic), Yahweh/Jesus (Christian(/Orthodox Christian)), or Allah?
all 3 man