Biotic vs. Abiotic Factors

Biotic Factors Biotic factors are all the living things in an ecosystem. Organisms that were once alive are included. Examples: Trees, grass, fish, wolves, fungi

Abiotic Factors Abiotic factors are all of the NON LIVING things in an ecosystem. These are things that are not alive but may provide shelter and habitat. Examples: rocks, water, sand

Abiotic Factors Environmental factors are also abiotic Examples: Temperature, wind, snow

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Pond Ecosystem

Desert Ecosystem

Coral Reef Ecosystem

Tundra

Grasslands