Abiotic

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Description

Chemical and physical factors in the environment that are not living but have a direct affect on life. Abiotic influences include [[solar radiation|light], Sound, Temperature, Humidity, and Pressure, as well as the chemical compositions of air, Water, Soil, and food. These conditions determine whether an environment is conducive to life.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Abiotisch (Deut.); abiótico (Port.)

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