Environmental factor
Environmental factor
Environmental factor (pronunciation: /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈfæktər/) refers to any element or condition in the environment that can influence the health, behavior, or survival of an organism or species.
Etymology
The term "environmental factor" is derived from the Latin words environ, meaning "surrounding", and factor, meaning "maker" or "doer".
Definition
An environmental factor can be physical, chemical, or biological. Physical environmental factors include sunlight, temperature, and geographical features. Chemical environmental factors include air and water quality, while biological environmental factors include the presence of other organisms, including predators, prey, and disease-causing organisms.
Related Terms
- Ecology: The scientific study of the relationships between organisms and their environment.
- Ecosystem: A community of living organisms and their physical environment, interacting as a system.
- Biotic factor: A living component that affects another organism or shapes the ecosystem.
- Abiotic factor: A non-living physical and chemical element present in the environment.
- Habitat: The natural home or environment of an organism.
- Pollution: The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Environmental factor
- Wikipedia's article - Environmental factor
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