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Lesson 33 of 84 ยท Habitats

Lesson

Insect Anatomy and Behavior

What You'll Learn

All living things share basic characteristics: they grow, reproduce, respond to their environment, and need energy to survive. Plants make their own food through photosynthesis, while animals must eat other organisms.

Key Words

  • population
  • community

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read and learn: All living things share basic characteristics: they grow, reproduce, respond to their environment, and need energy to survive. Plants make their own food through photosynthesis, while animals must eat other organisms.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Gather your materials and set up your workspace.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Draw a picture of what you observe.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Answer the questions based on your data.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is the role of a decomposer in an ecosystem?