What is true for the movement of all organisms is that it is because of energy. What is also true is that that energy must overcome obstacles in order for there to be movement. Those obstacles can be drag, friction, gravity, or inertia. Beyond those basic truths, there will be variation depending upon the type of organism. For example, in some cases, there is an internal skeleton that provides a framework to support movement. In other cases, there is an external skeleton. And in still others, there is none. With some organisms, movement is carried out with the help of appendages. For others, it is carried out through muscles.
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Typically, yes, but specifically? No. Many living things do not move (think of an oak tree). The definition of "living thing" is basically something that can replicate itself.
No, a jellyfish is not sessile. Jellyfish are free-swimming marine animals that use pulsations to move through the water. They are part of the phylum Cnidaria and have a simple body structure with tentacles for capturing prey.
Yes, animals belonging to the kingdom Animalia can move. Movement is a common characteristic of animals, allowing them to find food, escape predators, and reproduce. This ability to move is facilitated by various adaptations, such as muscles, limbs, and nervous systems.
Yes, most animals are capable of finding their own food through hunting, foraging, or scavenging based on their instincts and survival skills. This ability is essential for their survival in the wild.
Aristotle classified living things into plants and animals, based on their ability to grow and reproduce. Plants were considered to have only the ability to grow, while animals were considered to have the additional ability to move and possess sensation.
Common features of animals include the presence of a backbone (vertebrates), ability to move, need for food and oxygen to survive, ability to reproduce sexually, and possession of sensory organs for perceiving the environment.