The Six Key Characteristics of Living Things

Next Generation Science

This comprehensive life science video provides a detailed exploration of the fundamental characteristics that define living organisms. It begins by classifying the diverse range of life on Earth—from microscopic protists and fungi to plants and animals—and establishes that despite their differences, they all share specific needs and traits. The video systematically breaks down how different organisms obtain energy, contrasting plants as producers that use photosynthesis with animals as consumers and fungi as decomposers that recycle nutrients.