Abiotic pathway

Definition

Abiotic pathway refers to the transfer of energy or materials between non-living components within an ecosystem.

Related terms

Water Cycle (Hydrologic Cycle): The continuous movement of water between Earth's surface, atmosphere, and underground reservoirs.

Carbon Cycle:

The process by which carbon is exchanged between living organisms, the atmosphere, and the Earth's crust.

Nutrient Cycling:

The movement of essential nutrients, such as phosphorus or nitrogen, through various abiotic and biotic pathways in an ecosystem.