Environmental Context
Definition
This refers to all external conditions and influences affecting an organism's life processes. It includes physical factors like temperature and light, as well as biological factors such as competition or predation.
Analogy
Imagine you're a plant growing in a garden. Your environmental context is everything around you that affects your growth - the amount of sunlight you get, how often it rains, whether there are pests munching on your leaves, even what other plants are growing nearby competing for resources.
Related terms
Habitat: The natural home or environment of an organism where it can meet its basic needs for survival.
Ecosystems: A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.
Biotic Factors: Living components (like animals, plants) that affect an organism within its environment.
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