Question

animals can be identified by four basic characteristics. one of these characteristics is: a feeding habits b group behavior c life span d habitat

Explanation:

Animals can be identified by their habitat. Habitat refers to the natural environment where an animal lives. It provides the necessary resources like food, water, and shelter. Feeding habits, group behavior, and life span can vary within species and are not as fundamental for identification as habitat in the context of basic characteristics for identification.

Answer:

D. habitat