The Organism Page

An organism is any individual living system, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or bacterium. To be considered "alive," an organism generally must:

This guide breaks down —the fundamental unit of life—from its basic building blocks to how it survives in a complex world. 1. What Defines an Organism?

The specific role an organism plays (e.g., a bee as a pollinator). The Organism

Actions like bird migration or nocturnal hunting.

Convert chemicals and energy into cellular components. Grow and Develop: Increase in size or complexity over time. An organism is any individual living system, such

Groups of similar cells working together (e.g., muscle tissue).

Organisms rely on others for food, oxygen, and decomposition. such as an animal

Autotrophs (make their own food via photosynthesis).