biotic factor (syn. biological factor, syn. biotic influence)

biotic factor (syn. biological factor, syn. biotic influence)

Environmental influences caused by plants or animals like shading or trampling. Sometimes used so nonliving effects are included, like landslides. See also: coaction.

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