Interactions between Abiotic and Biotic Factors
An ecosytem is composed of both abiotic and biotic fcators. Both factors work together to ensure the survial of eachother.
Examples of interactions between Abioptic and Biotic Factors:
-Soil is abiotic but it is necessary for most living organisms to survive. The soil holds support and water for the plant growing inside it. When it rains the soil soaks up all the rain that falls and the roots of the plants soak up the water to keep the plant hydrated and alive. The plant needs soil for support so the roots can absorb water and hold the plant up to keep it alive. Soil plays a very important role in animals’ lives as well, most small rodents dig holes in the soil to make them their homes. The hole provides shelter so the animal can survive through the changes in weather that may occur (rain, snow, heat, cold, etc).
-Water is very important to all plants and animals. Without water the organism will not survive and becomes dehydrated. Because of this factor bodies of water are very important to the ecosystem. Aquatic organisms like fish, amphibians, and algae all live beneath the surface of the water. There is a noticeable large amount of plants growing by the river as well because it serves as a very good water source. Land animals also benefit from the lakes and rivers as well, animal homes and burrows are usually found near bodies of water.Animals also need water in order to carry out cellular activity.Water helps animals stay hyrdrated, digest their food and build bodily fluids. Water also matains a stable osmotic state within the cells to prevent the cells from becoming hypotonic or hypertonic.
-Cmilate within an ecosytem influences adaptions of plants aswell as organisms too.
Ex: Many animals living within cold environments tend to have thich layers of both fat and fur to keep them warm; Animals living in generally warm environments tend to have large ears that helps them cool down and release heat aswell.
*The image shown down below is an image of a frog relaxing within a pond; taken at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center*
The images shows an interaction with a bitotic factor with an abiotic factor. The amphibian lives within the pond which is abiotic. Not only is the water the frog's habitat but it helps the frog survive supplying him with a source of water in order to stay hydrated and is alllowing the frog's cells to carry out celluar activity and digest its food properly. Also frogs lay their eggs within water