Phosphorus Cycle Interactive Diagram

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Weathering Runoff Sedimentation Decay Assimilation Biosphere Soil Rocks Ocean (No significant atmospheric component)
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The Phosphorus Cycle

Phosphorus is the “bottleneck” of life. It moves slowly between rocks, water, and biological organisms, but unlike other cycles, it rarely enters the air.

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