Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics

Water, Air, Proper moisture

Seeds require water to soften the seed coat and activate growth processes, air for respiration, and proper moisture levels to support the developing embryo. Excessive heat and ice are harmful conditions that prevent germination.

Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult

A mosquito undergoes complete metamorphosis with four distinct stages: egg (laid in water), larva (worm-like stage in water), pupa (transformation stage in water), and adult (flying mosquito). Seedling is a plant growth stage, not part of a mosquito's life cycle.

It disappears completely

As a tadpole develops into a frog, its tail gradually disappears completely. This is because the frog lives both on land and in water, and strong legs for jumping and swimming are more useful than a tail for its adult lifestyle.

Opening of flowers, Touch-me-not leaves folding when touched, Climbers winding around support

Plants show movement in different ways than animals. They can open and close flowers, fold leaves when touched (like touch-me-not plants), and wind around supports (like climber plants). They cannot run or fly like some animals.