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.

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.