Environmental factor - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_factorAn environmental factor, ecological factor or eco factor is any factor, abiotic or biotic, that influences living organisms. Abiotic factors include ambient temperature, amount of sunlight, and pH of the water soil in which an organism lives. Biotic factors would include the availability of food organisms and the presence of biological specificity, competitors, predators, and parasites.
What is an Environmental Factor?
learn.genetics.utah.edu › genetics › environmentalFactors like allergens, air quality, and water quality have powerful influences. Where a person lives also influences their access to food, recreational resources, transportation, social support, work and school environments, and medical care. Sometimes even a temporary environmental factor can have a long-lasting effect on traits.