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Organisms (objects that are biologically alive) must satisfy several basic qualifications to be considered 'living.' They must metabolize nutrients, or exhibit growth through metabolism. The must reproduce, for the longevity of the species. Finally, to be considered alive, an organism must be capable of adaptation by endogenous means.

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