What are the biotic factors of a coral reef?

Environmental Conditions. Corals have certain environmental conditions that they need in order to survive. These factors limit where corals can live. In this unit, we will learn about the abiotic factors that corals need to thrive. These environmental conditions are referred to as biotic and abiotic factors. read more

Biotic factors of a coral reef ecosystem would include the living coral polyps and associated zooxanthellae (algae). Additionally, fish, aquatic plants, and other organisms living in and around the reef would be considered biotic factors. read more

Biotic Factors Coral reefs create protection and a home for many animals and plants because of this coral reefs are a very diverse ecosystem. read more

The biotic factors of a coral reef include animals, coral, plants and some forms of bacteria. These biotic factors cover a spread of many different species. Like many other systems in nature, coral reefs require this diversity of life in order to maintain stability in their populations. read more