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ECOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An example of an abiotic factor influencing marine organisms is ____
A
salinity
B
predation
C
parasitism
D
competition
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment. In a terrestrial ecosystem, examples might include temperature, light, and water. In a marine ecosystem, abiotic factors would include salinity and ocean currents.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abiotic factors include sunlight, temperature, moisture, wind or water currents, soil type, and nutrient availability.

Detailed explanation-3: -Salinity (the concentration of salt in water)

Detailed explanation-4: -The most important abiotic factors include water, sunlight, oxygen, soil and temperature.

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