In ecology, biotic and abiotic factors encompass all the living and non-living parts of an ecosystem. Biotic factors pertain ...

Ecosystems are made up of living – or biotic – organisms, like plants and animals;which rely on nonliving – or abiotic – things, like the sun and the weather,to survive and thrive.

Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical elements in the environment, which affect individual organisms as well as ecosystems. Examples are UV, IR and visible light, radiation ...

Smithsonian researchers study the ocean and freshwater ecosystems around the world. Using collections, SCUBA, submersibles, and more we ask questions about marine biodiversity, coastal ecosystems, ...

Tropical forests show strong geographical variation in ecosystem functions ... and climate change impacts on abiotic and biotic systems. National security is unattainable without ecological security.

To save this undefined to your undefined account, please select one or more formats and confirm that you agree to abide by our usage policies. If this is the first time you used this feature, you will ...

Phytochemical diversity plays a critical role in determining plant adaptation and fitness, as well as ecosystem functions ... and its adaptation to abiotic and biotic stresses along different ...

Sep. 9, 2024 — A new theory explains how juvenile crown-of-thorns sea stars (commonly known as starfish) can destabilize coral reefs. The 'degraded reef framework' explains how the loss of live ...

Scientists expect even more new species to emerge from the region. Scientists have identified several new marine species in a pristine underwater ecosystem recently discovered in international ...

For food grain production in India to reach 400–435 million tonnes a year, a 4% growth was required in the midst of ...

No one company can—or should—go it alone. Instead, each must participate in a vast sustainability ecosystem that links public and private players across the globe. At present, however ...

The Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens is a one-of-a-kind oasis in the city of Grand Rapids. The preserve’s 100+ acres of native plants and natural habitats offer boundless opportunities to ...