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Biotic And Abiotic Factors Of Savanna Grasslands
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
A savanna grassland is an ecological system with scattered shrubs and isolated trees. The grasslands are found on both sides of the equator between tropical rainforests and desert biomes and have warm temperatures year round. A grassland savanna has a variety of biotic and abiotic components ranging from simple to highly specialized plants and animals and physical characteristics. The biotic components of a savanna grassland are the living organisms that inhabit the area. These organisms are referred to as producers, consumers or decomposers. Producers use the sun's energy via photosynthesis to absorb nutrients. Trees, grasses, shrubs, mosses and lichens are types of producers found in a savanna grassland. Producers

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