What does each have distinct characteristics mean?

Each have distinct characteristics means they are all different in their own special ways.

Imagine you and your friends are playing dress-up. You pick a superhero cape, your friend picks a princess dress, another picks a wizard hat, and someone else grabs a dinosaur costume. Even though you're all wearing costumes, each one is unique, right? That's what "distinct characteristics" means, it’s like saying everyone has their own special look or way of doing things.

Think of ice cream flavors. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and mint chip are all ice creams, but they taste different. Vanilla is smooth, chocolate is rich, strawberry is sweet, and mint chip has a cool kick. Even though they're all ice cream, each has its own special flavor, just like how things with distinct characteristics are unique in their own way.

So next time you see different people or objects, remember: they might be similar, but they also have something that makes them stand out, just like your favorite ice cream flavor.