refers to non-living objects, substances or processes Abyssal Zone: The bottom of the deep ocean Aphotic zone: The zone of the water column where no light reaches
Nonliving characteristic of the environment; the physical and chemical components that relate to the state of ecological resources (Term added 1993 See related: biotic, condition indicator, indicator )
nonliving factors in the environment The abiotic factors of the environment include light, temperature, soil, climate and atmospheric gases
devoid of life, non-living, usually applied to environmental features [3: abiotic biosphere ]; [1: biotic ]
Non-living thing Usually refers to the physical and chemical components of an organism's environment Some times called inorganic
Non-living, e g , the abiotic environment is the nonliving, physical portion of the environment such as rock, soil (excluding microbes), water, and air