ECOLOGY
ORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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without life
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with life
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Biotics describe living or once living components of a community; for example organisms, such as animals and plants. Biotic may refer to: Life, the condition of living organisms. Biology, the study of life. Biotic material, which is derived from living organisms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Biotic means “pertaining to life.” A factor is something that influences another thing. So, a biotic factor, put simply, is a living thing that affects other things. A biotic factor is also called a biotic component.
Detailed explanation-3: -Biotic factors refer to all living organisms from animals and humans, to plants, fungi, and bacteria.
Detailed explanation-4: -An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment. In a terrestrial ecosystem, examples might include temperature, light, and water. In a marine ecosystem, abiotic factors would include salinity and ocean currents.
Detailed explanation-5: -Biotic factors include animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, and protists.