Here's why:
* Growth: The vines are physically increasing in size and length as they grow.
* Development: The vines are changing their form and structure as they grow, using the trellis as a support for climbing. This is a specific type of development called thigmotropism, where a plant responds to touch stimuli.
While other characteristics of living things might be involved (like adaptation to the environment), the most obvious and directly displayed characteristic in this scenario is growth and development.
