Abiotic Factors
What is an abiotic factor?
An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment.
scorpions and camels trek abut the expanse of me.
desert
What is a biotic factor?
Biotic factors can be described as any living component that affects another organism or shapes the ecosystem.
How many types of symbiotic relationships are there?
5
name one abiotic factor in a marine ecosystem
salintity
I am being depleted and I help brake waves.
coral reef
name one biotic factor in estuary?
Animals such as fish, shellfish, lobsters, migratory birds and crab .
Fleas and mosquitoes feed on blood from other organisms. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?
parasitism
define salinity?
Salinity is the number of dissolved salts that are present in water.
I am a major producer of oxygen and I am located in South America.
Rainforest
Biotic factors can be a and .
producer and consumer.
Define parasitism?
Parasitism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and one is harmed.
The abiotic factor that is necessary for photosynthesis?
sunlight
polar bears and seal traverse through me.
arctic ecosystem
chlorophyll is found in this biotic factor?
green plants
Hermit crabs use the shells of dead snails for homes. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?
Commensalism
The abiotic factor which affects enzymes?
temperature
An ecosystem is said to be...
dynamic
this biotic factor can respire anaerobically?
bacteria
Define Mutualism?
Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.