Is competition a biotic or Aboitic. Would competition be a increase or decrease in growth for tree rings
Competition can be considered as a biotic factor. In ecology, biotic factors refer to the living components of an ecosystem, including both organisms and their interactions.
In the context of tree rings, competition can generally lead to a decrease in growth. When trees compete for resources such as space, water, nutrients, and light, their growth can be limited and slowed down. This competition can result in narrower tree rings as the trees allocate fewer resources to growth and focus on survival instead.