Summary of "Abiotic and Biotic Factors"
Biotic and Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems
The video explains the distinction between biotic and abiotic factors within ecosystems.
Biotic Factors
Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem. To be classified as biotic, organisms must exhibit six key traits:
- Growth and development
- Cellular structure (made of cells)
- Ability to respond to stimuli
- Requirement for energy
- Capability to reproduce
- Contain DNA
Examples of biotic factors include animals, trees, single-celled organisms like Euglena, and bacteria.
Abiotic Factors
Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical components of an environment.
Examples of abiotic factors include:
- Fire
- Water
- Air
- Ice
- Sunlight
- Temperature
- Rocks
Ecosystem Interaction
An ecosystem is defined by the interaction between its biotic and abiotic factors.
Examples of Ecosystems and Their Factors
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Aquatic ecosystem
- Biotic factors: fish, trees, plants
- Abiotic factors: sunlight, sand, clouds, water
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Terrestrial ecosystem
- Biotic factors: humans, trees, plants, lichen on rocks
- Abiotic factors: rocks, clouds, temperature, sunlight
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