Biotic Community · Fresh & Deluxe

Fungi and bacteria that break down dead matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil. Core Characteristics 1. Biotic community - BIOLOGY4ISC

In ecology, a is a naturally occurring group of different species—plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria—that live together and interact within a shared environment. These populations are bound by an intricate web of interdependence, relying on one another for food, shelter, and survival. Key Components biotic community

Members are generally classified by their roles in energy flow: Fungi and bacteria that break down dead matter,

Plants and algae that convert sunlight into food through photosynthesis. relying on one another for food

Animals that must eat other organisms to gain energy.