Biotic Community (HIGH-QUALITY Version)

Animals that must eat other organisms to gain energy.

Members are generally classified by their roles in energy flow: biotic community

Fungi and bacteria that break down dead matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil. Core Characteristics 1. Biotic community - BIOLOGY4ISC Animals that must eat other organisms to gain energy

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 relying on one another for food

Plants and algae that convert sunlight into food through photosynthesis.