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    abiotic

    Maven June 9, 2016
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    In biology and ecology, abiotic components or abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems, such as water, light, radiation, temperature, humidity, atmosphere, and soil.

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