Biotic components are the living things in an ecosystem. These include:

• Animals, like deer and birds
• Plants, such as trees and flowers
• Microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi

On the other hand, abiotic components are the non-living parts. They include:

• Water
• Sunlight
• Soil
• Temperature

These living and non-living elements work together all the time. This interaction brings ecosystems to life. For example, plants (the living part) need sunlight (the non-living part) to make their food through a process called photosynthesis!