Question

How are living organisms dependent on the soil? Are organi
that live in water totally independent of soil as a resource?​

Answer 1

1. Organisms are dependent upon soil. Plants/Producers takes up minerals and water from the soil . When herbivores eat them they indirectly take in the products of soil. ... Organisms living in water are not independent of soil as resource as they also consume food that is made from soil directly or indirectly.
2. Organisms that live in water are not totally independent of soil as a resource. These organisms depend on aquatic plants for food and other substances. These aquatic plants in turn require minerals for their sustenance. These minerals are carried to waterbodies from soil by rivers, rainwater etc.