Ms. Taylor01/29/2016Characteristics of Living Organisms Extra Credit

Claim: All living organisms . Eat pizza for energy.

Evidence this claim is wrong:1. Iron bacteria (Thiobacillus ferrooxidans) are a species of bacteria that get their energy from iron. These bacteria can be found in drinking wells, around water pipes, and other water sources. These bacteria get their energy by oxidizing iron, which means electrons are released when iron mixes with oxygen.

2. The Giant African Land Snail (Achatina fulica) are a species of snails that get their energy from eating fruit, decaying plants, bones from animal carcasses, stones, and vegetables.

Conclusion:All living organisms DO NOT eat pizza for energy.

Sources:1. Microbe World http://www.microbeworld.org/types-of-microbes/bacteria 2. Snail World http://www.snail-world.com/african-giant-snail/