No, movement alone doesn’t define life. While the dog, cat, birds, insects, and fish can move independently, they also possess other characteristics like growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli, which confirm their status as living beings.
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Yes, movement can help differentiate living from non-living things. Living organisms move on their own in response to stimuli, while non-living objects require external forces for movement, lacking the ability to initiate motion independently.
I can grow, reproduce, respond to my environment, and adapt to changes. Unlike a car, I have metabolic processes, experience emotions, and possess consciousness, making me a living being with complex biological functions.