but the viruses feed on biological material so why they aren't considered living .

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Viruses are partially living. They may feed on biological material but they start their function only when they enter the body of an organism. By blocking our cell activity, they live.
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Viruses are semi-living organisms. They feed on biological materials but they can exist without them too. They are considered active in a body if they get in the DNA material.
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