A biotic community, also known as a biological community, refers to a group of interacting organisms that share a common environment. These communities are composed of various species, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, that coexist and interact within a defined ecosystem. The individuals within a biotic community affect one another through relationships such as competition, predation, and symbiosis. Studying biotic communities helps ecologists understand biodiversity, species interactions, and the overall health and stability of ecosystems.