Question

A pond ecosystem is an example of __________ and it comprises _____________.

• A. lentic ecosystem, biotic and abiotic components
• B. lotic ecosystem, biotic components only
• C. lotic ecosystem, abiotic components only
• D. lentic, biotic components only

Answer 1

The correct option is A lentic ecosystem, biotic and abiotic components

A pond ecosystem is an example of a freshwater ecosystem.
Freshwater ecosystems are further grouped into:

• Lentic ecosystem: It is a standing or stagnant water ecosystem which includes lakes, ponds and marshes.
• Lotic is a running water ecosystem which includes streams and rivers.

Both these types of freshwater ecosystems comprises of biotic (producers, consumers and decomposers) and abiotic (water, soil deposited at the bottom of the pond, sunlight, temperature. etc.) components.