Distribution of organisms Flashcards
1
Q
What is a biotic factor? Plus examples
A
A living factor that influences an ecosystem.
Disease
Predation
Grazing
Food availability
2
Q
What is an abiotic factor? Plus examples.
A
A non-living factor that influences an ecosystem.
Light intensity
Moisture
pH
Temperature
3
Q
What is an indicator species?
A
Species that by their presence, abundance or absence indicate levels of pollution in the environment.