SANJEEV KUMAR RAI

  BIOTIC COMPONENTS Definition biotic components? an ecosystem is made up of two primary components- Abiotic Components and Biotic Components. Biotic factors or components are living components that shape the ecosystem and have an effect on the organisms within it. Thus an ecosystem includes biotic factors like plants, animals and microorganisms, and abiotic factors like water, land and air. Producers: They depends on other plants for their food requirements. Green plants are producers. Scavenger: These dead animal eaters are called scavenger.e.g. hyena, vulture, etc. Decomposers: The microorganisms which feed on the deed bodies of plants and animals decompose them into simpler substances are called Decomposers. e.g.bacteria and fungi. Recycling of nutrients: The nutrients released from dead bodies by the action of scavenger and Decomposers, get mixed with the soil and are again absorbed by the plants. This process is called recycling of nutrients. Consumers: Organisms wh...