Understanding Abiotics: Non-Living Elements in Ecosystems

Abiotically means something that is not living or not involving living organisms. It is often used in contrast to biotic, which refers to things that are living or involving living organisms.

For example, an abiotic factor in an ecosystem might be a non-living element such as temperature, light, or water, while a biotic factor would be a living organism such as a plant or animal.

Abiotically can also be used more broadly to describe anything that is not related to living organisms, such as inanimate objects or non-biological processes.

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