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Fungi
Fungi (like toadstools,
mushrooms, and moulds)
are neither plants nor
animals, but they’re more
like plants than animals.
Insects such as
butterflies are
invertebrates.
The living world
Invertebrates – they make up 97 per cent of all animal species.
Plants
Plants cannot move
around like animals. To
survive and grow, they
have to make their own
food. In turn, plants
provide food for many
animals and fungi.
Snake
Tree frog
Fungi
Signs of life
Living things share some
characteristics. They all
need food and oxygen. They
also grow, reproduce, and
adapt to their environment.
Curiosity quiz
Look through The
living world pages and
see if you can identify
the pictures below.
Become
an expert
126-127
Types
of animals
148-149
How
plants work
