Is air a biotic or an abiotic component of the ecosystem? State its role in the ecosystem.
Air is an abiotic component of the ecosystem.
Role of air in the ecosystem:
(1) Oxygen from the air is essential for the animals for respiration.
(2) Carbon dioxide is useful for the plants for photosynthesis.
(3) Air serves as a medium for flight of birds, insects, etc.
(4) Air is an agent for the dispersal of seeds, fruits, flowers, pollen, etc.
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