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KEY CONCEPT Biology is the scientific study of all forms of life. All organisms share certain characteristics. Characteristics of Life. 1. Organization -Living things are organized-cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms.
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KEY CONCEPT Biology is the scientific study of all forms of life.
Characteristics of Life 1. Organization -Living things are organized-cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms.
2. Living things Reproduce- essential for the continuation of life • A species is one particular type of living thing. • Members of a species can interbreed to reproduce. • There are about 2 million different living species have been identified.
3. Living Things Grow • Cells enlarge and divide
5. Living things adjust and respond to their environment- Homeostasis • Homeostasis is the maintenance of constant internal conditions.
Living things need energy for metabolism-must produce or consume energy • Must consume 20% of body weight per day.
biosphere = everywhere life exists Living species are diverse • The biosphere includes all living things and all the places they are found.
Every part of the biosphere is connected with every other part.
Tidepool Estuary • saltwater and freshwater environments • portions of the atmosphere
Biodiversity is the variety of life. • Biodiversity generally increases from the poles to the equator. • Biodiversity is greater in areas with consistently warm temperatures. Biodiversity is greater closer to the equator.