Whitetail deer have multicellular bodies composed of cells without cell walls that work together to perform different functions. They reproduce sexually through live birth and make more of their own kind. As herbivores, they obtain energy through metabolic processes that break down consumed foods from other organisms. Whitetail deer maintain homeostasis through both positive and negative feedback mechanisms to regulate things like blood platelets and response to food deprivation. Heredity passes on traits between generations such as antler characteristics. Over time, whitetail deer have evolved to adapt to different environments. While capable of independent survival, whitetail deer also demonstrate dependent relationships with other species.