Asmall, potentially living object was found. for this object to be considered alive, the object

For the object of to be considered alive , it must have DNA and all the characteristics of living things.

Explanation:

If one is to determine whether the object is alive or not the object should possess all the properties of living things. firstly, it should have the genetic material the DNA without which the cell can't be alive or the nucleus in case of PROKARYOTES. it should have the ability to reproduce, move , to grow and to excrete without which it would not be considered alive.

clumped distribution, because you'de have all of the population gathered in a relatively small are.

it's the most common because it provides protection and a mate for reproduction

example: humans, seeweed, cattles, etc.