Overview
Abiotic and biotic factors are essential components of ecosystems. Abiotic factors, such as sunlight, water, and temperature, create the environment in which living organisms thrive. Biotic factors, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, interact with each other and their abiotic surrounding...
Key Terms
Example: A forest ecosystem includes trees, animals, soil, and climate.
Example: Sunlight, temperature, and water are abiotic factors.
Example: Plants, animals, and fungi are biotic factors.
Example: Plants convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.
Example: A coral reef is a habitat for many marine species.
Example: A bee's niche includes pollinating flowers.
Related Topics
Food Webs
Study of how energy and nutrients flow through ecosystems via interconnected food chains.
intermediateEcological Succession
The process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time.
intermediateClimate Change
Understanding how changes in climate affect ecosystems and biodiversity.
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