Once you’ve decided on your three organisms, the next step is to ask questions about the characteristics of the organisms you chose. This step will help you complete the Venn diagram. Here are a few questions to help you: How many stages are present in the life cycles of these organisms? Does a metamorphosis occur during their life cycles? How do these organisms gain energy for their growth? Where do these organisms live on Earth? Can these organisms move freely? What type of reproduction do these organisms have? Are the organisms genetically identical or different from their parents? Do these organisms produce many or few offspring at one time? What other specialized structures or reproductive strategies do these organisms have? life cycle: an organism’s stages of growth and development that lead to the production of offspring Write down two additional questions you’ll research.