CHARACTERISTICS of life

Choose a species and title your discussion board with the common name and proper scientific name of the species; example: Polar bear (
Ursus maritimus). It can be an animal, plant, fungus, protist, bacteria, whatever you want. 

For the body of your post, tell us about your species 
AND give an example of how your chosen species exhibits 

each 
characteristic of life (include as many as possible). One example:

Growth and Development: Polar bears are pregnant for about 8 months, they reach maturity at 3-5 years, weigh 600-1200 lbs. and live 15-30 years. 

Include a photo of your chosen species.