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In [[biology]], '''abiotic components''' are non-living [[chemical]] and [[physical]] factors in the [[Natural environment|environment]].<ref>[http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/sci_ed/grade10/ecology/abiotic/abiot.htm Abiotic Components] from the Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, [[University of the Western Cape]]([[Republic of South Africa]])</ref> Despite being non-living, |
In [[biology]], '''abiotic components''' are non-living [[chemical]] and [[physical]] factors in the [[Natural environment|environment]].<ref>[http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/sci_ed/grade10/ecology/abiotic/abiot.htm Abiotic Components] from the Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, [[University of the Western Cape]]([[Republic of South Africa]])</ref> Despite being non-living, abiotic components can impact [[evolution]]. Things that were once living but now dead are usually considered [[biotic]] (for example, [[corpse]]s and spilled [[blood]]). However, depending upon the definition, components from living things that are no longer living can be considered part of the biotic or abiotic component. Generally, things that were once living are considered part of the biotic component, but [[body waste]] such as [[feces]], [[urine]] (and [[carbon dioxide]], [[oxygen]], and [[water]] from [[respiration]]) are considered abiotic because those components were never living in an organism. |
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Revision as of 01:22, 8 October 2009
In biology, abiotic components are non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment.[1] Despite being non-living, abiotic components can impact evolution. Things that were once living but now dead are usually considered biotic (for example, corpses and spilled blood). However, depending upon the definition, components from living things that are no longer living can be considered part of the biotic or abiotic component. Generally, things that were once living are considered part of the biotic component, but body waste such as feces, urine (and carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water from respiration) are considered abiotic because those components were never living in an organism.
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- ^ Abiotic Components from the Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, University of the Western Cape(Republic of South Africa)
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