Fungi and bacteria that break down dead matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil. Core Characteristics 1. Biotic community - BIOLOGY4ISC
In ecology, a is a naturally occurring group of different species—plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria—that live together and interact within a shared environment. These populations are bound by an intricate web of interdependence, relying on one another for food, shelter, and survival. Key Components biotic community
Plants and algae that convert sunlight into food through photosynthesis. Fungi and bacteria that break down dead matter,
Members are generally classified by their roles in energy flow: relying on one another for food
Animals that must eat other organisms to gain energy.