Question

Describe the biotic components of the environment.

Answer 1

The biotic components of the environment are as follows:
1. Plants: Most plants have green leaves. Green plants make their own food using carbon dioxide and water in the presence of light and chlorophyll. This process is called photosynthesis.
2. Animals: Animals cannot make their own food, so they are called heterotrophs. Animals obtain their nutrients by eating plants or the flesh of other animals.
3. Scavengers and decomposers: Animals that feed on the dead bodies of other animals are called scavengers. Example: Hyena and vulture. Tiny organisms that feed on the remains of dead plants and animals to break them down into simpler substances are called decomposers. Example: Bacteria and fungi.