Biotic Component


 
 
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Biotic Component

Biotic Component:

The biotic, or living, component of an ecosystem can be classified on the basis of how the organisms get their food, i.e., whether they are producers, consumers or decomposers.

Producers:

Organisms which make their own food are called producers. They are also called autotrophs. All green plants and certain blue-green algae act as food producers in ecosystems.

Consumers:

Organisms that depend on other organisms for food are called consumers or heterotrophs. All animals which eat plants or other animals are consumers. Bacteria and fungi that depend on dead plants and animals for food are also in a way consumers. Consumers can be classified as herbivores, carnivores and omnivores. Herbivores eat only plants and plant products. Cows, deer and rabbits are herbivores. Carnivores eat only the flesh of other animals. Tigers, snakes and hawks are carnivores. Omnivores eat plants as well as the flesh of other animals. Man and crow are examples of omnivores.

  • Animals which live on trees are called arboreal animals. Monkeys, squirrels, koala bears, orangutans and tree lizards are arboreal animals.
  • Animals which fly are called aerial animals. Examples of aerial animals are birds like vultures, albatross,
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    Question : 1

    Biotic component include ________________

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    On which of the following positions can a tiger be placed in a food chain?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    In an environment, biotic and abiotic factors interact to make a __________________

    Right Option : A
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