Biotic Components Abiotic Components

 The biotic factor refers to the  The biotic and  The abiotic factor refers to the non-
living components of an abiotic components living, chemical and physical
ecosystem. are interrelated in components of the ecosystem.
an ecosystem.
 Organic Matter
 Biotic and abiotic are the two   Abiotic factors directly affect the
essential factors responsible survival of organisms.
 Living Things
for shaping the ecosystem.
 Oysters  Climate
 Both the abiotic and biotic
resources affect survival and
 Blue crabs  Non-living things
reproduction process.

 Zooplankton  Both of these components are  Sunlight

reliant on each other.
 Jelly fish  Temperature
  If one of the factors is
removed or altered, its  Nutrient Enrichment
repercussions will be
faced by the entire  Humidity
ecosystem.
 Soil