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Published on: August 21, 2026
Given below is a simplified model of phosphorus cycling in a terrestrial ecosystem with four blanks (A-D). Identify the blanks.
(A) | (B) | (C) | (D) | |
(a) | Rock minerals | Detritus | Litter fall | Producers |
(b) | Litter fall | Producers | Rock minerals | Detritus |
(c) | Detritus | Rock minerals | Producer | Litter fall |
(d) | Producers | Litter fall | Rock minerals | Detritus |
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
In the phosphorus cycle, soil solution receives phosphorus from rock minerals. Producers absorb it, and litter fall returns phosphorus to detritus.
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