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Do organisms have to be alive in order to be classified as an organism?
Yes - organisms must be living things. They can be dead - as in they were once alive, but they cannot be a non-living thing, such as a mineral. All organisms are capable (in some way) of responding to stimulus, growing, reproducing and maintaining homeostasis. Therefore a non-living thing cannot be called an organism.
Which animals are non-living?
All animals are living, but viruses are classified as non-living organisms.
Are All Organisms Classified .....?
one of three domains and in living and non-living things.
How is the classification of living things decided?
Living things are classified by the set of special features they posses. For example, plants are classified as all living organisms that contain chlorophyll to produce energy.
Does all micro-organisms feed on dead organisms only?
No, not all microorganisms feed on dead organisms. Microorganisms are classified as either decomposers, which feed on dead organisms, or as parasites, which feed on living organisms. Some microorganisms also obtain their nutrients from non-living sources such as minerals or sunlight.
Viruses have some of the properties of living organisms which is a characteristic of all organisms but NOT of viruses?
One of the characteristics is they contain genetic material (DNA), which is a characteristic that all living things must have in order to be considered living. And also when inside a host, they are able to reproduce, which all living things must be able to do.
What are the domains of living organisms?
Living organisms can be classified into three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. Bacteria and Archaea are prokaryotic domains, while Eukarya includes all organisms with eukaryotic cells, such as plants, animals, fungi, and protists.
Who was the first scientist to classify animals?
animal classifiers classify animals... its their job
Is organic compounds are found in living organisms?
Not necessarily. Many organic compounds are found in living organisms, but not all of them. nore are all the compounds in an organism organic. Any compound that contains bonds between carbon and hydrogen is classified as organic, whether or not it is of a biological origin.
What all living organisms acquire from their envionment?
All living organisms acquire nutrients
What is the basic unit of all living organisms?
The basic living unit of all organisms is the
What is the 7 process which that all living things must do?
The seven life processes that all living things must perform are: movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion, and nutrition. These processes are essential for the survival and functioning of living organisms.
