1. Characteristics of Living Things Ms. Rizzacasa

2. Characteristics of Living Things 1 of 7 Living things are organized – Specialized parts for specific functions – Made of cells; orderly structures

3. Characteristics of Living Things 2of 7 Need outside source of nutrients for energy

4. Characteristics of Living Things 3 of 7 Homeostatic – Internal environment remains relatively constant

5. Characteristics of Living Things 4 of 7 Respond to stimuli (short-term change) – Stimulus: Any condition that requires an organism to adjust. – Response: Reaction to a stimulus

6. Characteristics of Living Things 5 of 7 Reproduce

7. Characteristics of Living Things 6 of 7 Grow & develop

8. Characteristics of Living Things 7 of 7 Adapt Adaptation: Any structure, behavior or internal process that allows/enables an organism to respond to stimuli. Ex: nocturnal animals – large eyes Arctic animals- thick fur; fat layer

9. Summary Living things are organized Need outside source of nutrients for energy Homeostatic Respond to stimuli (short-term change) Reproduce Grow & develop Adapt (Long-term change)