The word biotic means – pertaining to life. The factor is something through which other things are influenced. A biotic factor is also known as biotic component and completely different from abiotic factor. Some Examples of Biotic Factors In our ecosystem, the biotic factors comprise all living organisms. These organisms interact with each along with abiotic factors within an ecosystem. Some of the examples are: Terrestrial Ecosystem Herbs Soil Bacteria Mushrooms Fungi Trees Animal and Shrubs Marine Ecosystems Plankton Corals Algae Bacteria Plants Fish Sharks Jellyfish Defining the Examples in Details If we take a deeper look at the examples of biotic factors, there are three major groups which have been categorised by scientists. These are: Producers – Autotrophs Consumers – Heterotrophs Decomposers – Detritivores These are defined based on their role and flow of energy on which the entire ecosystem is based upon. Producers – Autotrophs The word autotroph has been derived from the Greek words – auto meaning self and trophic depicts food.
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