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phosphorus cycle

The importance of nitrogen and phosphorus in ecosystems

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The importance of nitrogen and phosphorus in ecosystems

The importance of nitrogen and phosphorus in ecosystems

An overview of the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles in the biosphere.

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phosphorus cycle

Phosphorus, which cycles primarily through the terrestrial and aquatic environments,...

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