Interdependence Of Plants And Animals A forest is home to many types of plants, animals, and microorganisms. The various organisms are interconnected and together form a biotic community or biota.All animals depend on plants for food, directly or indirectly. For example, a rat eats grains and plants, a snake eats a rat, which is, in turn, eaten by an eagle. This chain that … [Read more...] about Why Plants And Animals Are Interdependent