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Abiotic factors: Abiotic factors are the abiotic parts of the ecosystem that shape their
environment. In terrestrial ecosystems, examples might include temperature, light, and water.
Biotic factors: Biotic factors are living organisms that shape their environment. In freshwater
ecosystems, examples might include aquatic plants, fish, amphibians, and algae.
Predation: In predation, one creature kills and consumes another creature. Predation provides
energy to prolong life and promote the reproduction of killing organisms (predators), thereby
damaging the consumed organisms.
Diseases: Disease, any harmful deviation from the normal structure or function of the
organism.
Biodiversity: Biodiversity refers to the diversity of life at all levels on the earth, from genes to
ecosystems, and can include evolutionary, ecological and cultural processes that sustain life.
Ecosystem: An ecosystem is a geographic area where plants, animals, and other organisms, as
well as weather and landscape, work together to form a bubble of life.