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In an ecosystem, biotic factors affect the survival of an organism. They include

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Predators
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Parasites
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Competitors
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Microorganisms
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The correct option is D Microorganisms
A biotic factor is any living component that affects the population of another organism, or the environment. This includes animals that consume the organism, the living food that the organism consumes and other organisms that affect the life of an organism. Biotic factors that affect the survival of an organism in that ecosystem are the predators, parasites, competitors and most organisms are affected by microorganisms in some form or another.

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