Question

1. observe sample a in the interactive on the left. press the play button ▼. this organism is called a tardigrade. you can see this adult has several eggs within it. they appear as oval - shaped structures. select an option below that describes what you observe that might help identify one characteristic of life. hint: remember we are looking for observations of the characteristics of life. the presence of other organisms swimming by is causing this organism to hatch. there is a new tardigrade hatching from the eggs. the tardigrades internal environment is subject to changing due to external stimuli. the tardigrade is eating food for energy.

Explanation:

The question asks to identify an observable characteristic of life from the tardigrade with visible eggs. The option about a new tardigrade hatching from eggs directly relates to the observable oval egg structures, as reproduction (producing new individuals from eggs) is a core characteristic of life, and this matches the visual evidence provided.

Answer:

There is a new tardigrade hatching from the eggs.