Distribution of organisms Flashcards

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What is a biotic factor? Plus examples

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A living factor that influences an ecosystem.
Disease
Predation
Grazing
Food availability

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What is an abiotic factor? Plus examples.

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A non-living factor that influences an ecosystem.
Light intensity
Moisture
pH
Temperature

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What is an indicator species?

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Species that by their presence, abundance or absence indicate levels of pollution in the environment.

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