Fill in the blanks using the following words:

bacteria, classified, organisms, backbones, exoskeleton, fungus, physical
1. Birds are uniquely ________________ from other organisms because they all have feathers.
2. Mold on bread is categorized as ________________.
3. Snails and beetles have _______________ instead of backbones.
4. Animals are categorized as consumers because they eat other ______________________.
5. The color, shape, and size of an organism are examples of ___________________ characteristics.

6. _________________ are microscopic organisms that can cause disease.

1. classified
2. fungus
3. exoskeleton
4. organisms
5. physical
6. Bacteria