One of the reasons is because living things can't carry out certain functions, like process alcohol in the liver, efficiently outside of a certain temperature range.
All living things need water.
Living things must be able to grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli from their environment, and maintain homeostasis to survive. These key characteristics define life and distinguish living organisms from non-living things.
We classify living things to keep track of the branching evolution of each living thing.
Living things must be able to acquire nutrients and energy. This also means that living things must have a metabolism.
Yes. Living things must eat.
ALL living things (organic) must have carbon and oxygen to live.
homeostaisis
If the dog is living and all living things use energy, then the dog must use energy. They must continually replenish the energy that they spend through the consumption of food.
If the dog is living and all living things use energy, then the dog must use energy. They must continually replenish the energy that they spend through the consumption of food.
Homeostasis is required by many organisms because it is the ability to adapt to its enviornment. Not all organisms need homeostasis because not all organisms "TRAVEL" through different enviornments, so there is no need to adapt. ALSO One of the classifications of living things is the ability to adapt to an enviornments surroundings. Many organisms are living and this is required of those living organisms.
The criteria for living things is actually a quite extensive list. Living things must exchange gas, drink, eat, grow, and excrete waste.
non living is dead and living is alive