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Published on: August 13, 2026
A chart is given to represent the phosphorus cycle in a terrestrial ecosystem. Find out what
A
, —Producers, —Litter fall, —Detritus, —Soil solution,
B
, —Detritus, —Soil solution, —Producers, —Litter fall,
C
and —Soil solution, —Detritus, —Litter fall, —Litter fall,
D
represents in the flow chart. 
—Litter fall —Producers —Soil solution —Detritus
—Litter fall —Producers —Soil solution —Detritus
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
In the phosphorus cycle, A represents producers who take nutrients, B is detritus (litter fall from organisms), C is soil solution (available inorganic phosphate), and D is litter fall/decomposition pathway returning nutrients to the system.
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