Yes because the log was once a part of a tree
tree's are biotic
A decaying log is not an abiotic factor because it was once living. So it is a biotic factor!
biotic
it was once living
Yeast is a microorganism from the kingdom fungi, therefore it is biotic.
Rhizoid
Can a fallen log be considered an ecosystem? Explain your answer.
No, a decaying log is not an ecosystem. It is a habitat, or where living things live.
biotic
No they are biotic; they feed on decaying matter and phytoplankton.
it was once living
It could be both
Yeast is a microorganism from the kingdom fungi, therefore it is biotic.
Rhizoid
Earthworms can help a log decay by eating the decaying matter. Salamanders can help because they like to eat some of the animals that eat the decaying matter.
a decaying log
Its a part of a tree that is dead and rotting away.
Can a fallen log be considered an ecosystem? Explain your answer.
Abiotic is what you would call something in nature that isn't alive. Like a log or a rock. Those are abiotic things. Biotic things are animals, plants, etc. Things that are alive.