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Introduction to Ecosystems. Biosphere II. Biosphere II. Ecosystem. The interrelation between all biotic and abiotic factors in an area. Biotic Factor. A factor in an ecosystem that is living (or created by living things). Ex. Plants, animals, dead leaves, seeds, etc. Abiotic Factor.
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Ecosystem • The interrelation between all biotic and abiotic factors in an area.
Biotic Factor • A factor in an ecosystem that is living (or created by living things). • Ex. Plants, animals, dead leaves, seeds, etc.
Abiotic Factor • A factor in an ecosystem that is non-living • Ex. Light, air, water, soil, climate, etc.
Biome • Ecosystems containing similar forms of life and similar characteristics.