Here's why:

* Living Organisms: An ecosystem includes all the plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, and other living things that inhabit a particular area. This is called the biotic component.

* Environment: This refers to the physical surroundings, including the air, water, soil, sunlight, temperature, and other non-living factors. This is called the abiotic component.

Together, the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem interact in complex ways, creating a self-sustaining system.