PPT Slide
· Important biotic factors in our own environment include influenza viruses, members of the opposite sex (who might become possible mates), other members of the same species that compete for resources (that other person in line for our job).
Other species deal with different biotic factors. ...Desert mice must be constantly vigilant to avoid predation by owls and snakes. ...Males and females maintain separate systems of territories to prevent other members of the same species from tapping into their food supply. ...During mating season, males actively seek females as mates, by seeking to build a territory that includes as many females as possible