Matching Pairs 2.3 Characteristics of living beingsOnline version Relate the 8 characteristics of living beings by Jorge Arizpe 1 The perpetuation of a species 2 Formed by at least one cell 3 To maintain your internal balance 4 Mechanical displacement of some or all structures. It can be internal or external. 5 Increase in the number or size of cells. 6 Modification of structures or behaviors to adapt 7 Use and exchange of matter and energy 8 Response to stimuli