Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem?
A) zebras and the lions that prey on them
B) a coral reef together with all the fishes and invertebrates living in and around it
C) flowering plants and all the insects and birds that pollinate them
D) male prairie chickens competing for access to mates
E) rabbits eating carrots

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A coral reef with all the fishes and invertebrates living in and around it is an example of an ecosystem because it includes both the biotic (living) components, such as the fishes and invertebrates, and the abiotic (non-living) components, such as the water and mineral structures of the reef, interacting together in a specific area.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ecosystem