Abiotic factors

Pronunciation
/ab-i-OT-ik fac-tors/
Category
Ecology
Singular
Abiotic factor
Plural
Abiotic factors

Definition

Non-living components of an ecosystem, including elements like temperature, rainfall, light, and soil conditions.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-', meaning 'without', and 'bios', meaning 'life'.

Example

The abiotic factors in a desert environment include high temperatures, low rainfall, and limited water availability.

Related Terms