Ecology
Biotic
Relating to or resulting from living organisms. Biotic factors in an ecosystem include all living things and their interactions.
Biological Context
Biotic factors include predation, competition, disease, and symbiosis. They contrast with abiotic factors (non-living) like temperature, rainfall, and soil chemistry. Both biotic and abiotic factors shape ecosystems.
Business Application
In business, biotic factors include competitors, partners, customers, and talent pools. These are the living players you interact with directly.