ECOLOGY
ORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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sparse growth of trees
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extremes of daytime and nighttime temperatures
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limited numbers of predators
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leafless, waxy-coated plant with sharp spines
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Detailed explanation-1: -Precipitation, water availability, sunlight, and temperature are all abiotic factors. Deserts are characterized by their lack of rainfall. Although we usually think of deserts as being hot, some deserts can be cold too.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sunlight, air, precipitation, minerals, and soil are some examples of abiotic factors. These factors have a significant impact on the survival and reproduction of species in an ecosystem.
Detailed explanation-3: -Abiotic factors are the nonliving parts of the environment that can often have a major influence on living organisms. Abiotic factors include water, sunlight, oxygen, soil and temperature.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.