A forest of trees and undergrowth plants inhabited by animals and rooted in soil containing bacteria and fungi is an example of

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Question

A forest of trees and undergrowth plants inhabited by animals and rooted in soil containing bacteria and fungi is an example of

  1. A. Hybrids
  2. B. Biomass
  3. C. Endangered species
  4. D. Biological community (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Biological community

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Biological community.

Key Points

  • A biological community (also called biotic community) refers to all the living organisms -- plants, animals, fungi, bacteria -- that inhabit and interact within a particular area.
  • In the given example, the forest contains trees (plants), undergrowth, animals, soil fungi, and bacteria -- all interacting with each other and their environment.
  • This collection of all living organisms in a shared habitat constitutes a biological community.
  • A complete ecosystem includes both the biological community (biotic) and the abiotic (non-living) components like soil, water, and sunlight.