Question #ca930

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Oct 29, 2017

It is a biotic factor, developed either to obtain prey or avoid predators.

Explanation:

Biotic Factor:
A factor created by a living thing or any living component within an environment in which the action of the organism affects the life of another organism, for example a predator consuming its prey.

Abiotic Factor:
A non-living chemical or physical factor in the environment, such as soil, pH, forest fire, etc.

http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Biotic_factor