abiotic
adjective
Pronunciation: /eɪbaɪˈɒtɪk/
Definition
Relating to non-living physical and chemical elements in the environment that influence living organisms.
Examples
Temperature and soil pH are critical abiotic factors that determine which plant species can survive in a specific region.
The study examined how abiotic stressors like drought and extreme heat affect crop yields.
An ecosystem consists of a complex interaction between biotic communities and their abiotic surroundings.
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