Characteristics of Living Things

What are the Characteristics of Living Things

The Characteristics of Living Things Are

  • Cellular organization.
  • Growth and development.
  • Reproduction.
  • Response to stimuli.
  • Homeostasis.
  • Energy utilization.
  • Adaptation to the environment.

Examples of Aquatic Organisms

  • Fish, crabs, toads, Spirogyra, water lily, water hyacinth, water lettuce, water weeds, starfish, mud skippers, water snail, shrimps, etc.

Factors Affecting Aquatic Habitat

  • Relative humidity.
  • Wind.
  • Temperature.
  • Salinity.
  • Rainfall.
  • Sunlight.
  • Topography.
  • Water current.
  • pH.
  • Light levels.
  • Turbidity.
  • Water flow rate.

Characteristics of Aquatic Habitat

  • Flow regime.
  • Chemical variables (water quality).
  • Biotic interactions.
  • Energy (food) sources.
  • Physical habitat structure.
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