The line between life and non life is precarious

[gwand]

Strange Cellular Entity Challenges Very Definition of Life Itself

Within a tiny plankton, an even smaller cell has been found living an unexpectedly virus-like existence, challenging what it means to be alive.

www.sciencealert.com

 

[GaryE]

This and that can be different, or not. But when does this become that and vice versa? Where's the line, or the blurry slide transition?

That's the real meaning of life question. The other one is easy.