what does abiotic mean??????? ( whats an abiotic component?)
thanks for your help
2006-12-11 04:05:19 · 6 answers · asked by lalala 4 in Environment
could u quote your sources plz, and only sensible answers!
2006-12-11 04:13:03 · update #1
Abiotic means not biological in origin e.g. rocks, air etc.
2006-12-11 05:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by in vino veritas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not derived from a living thing. Eg An abiotic stress would be something like cold or drought. A biotic stress would be caused by a living thing such as a pathogen.
2006-12-12 17:47:05 · answer #2 · answered by uselessadvice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An abiotic system is one which is free of biological organisms
non-living
2006-12-11 04:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, the prefix 'a' means 'not' - abiotic is something that is not a living thing. In biology, this usually refers to the physical environment - soil properties, topographic features, climate, etc.
2006-12-11 04:20:46 · answer #4 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
here you are:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abiotic
2006-12-11 04:13:32 · answer #5 · answered by dave a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think antibiotic
2006-12-11 04:11:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋