The Emergence Machine

Phosphorus Cycle

abstract · Ecology · Level 8 · E8

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Emergence definition

Biogeochemical cycle moving phosphorus from rocks through organisms and water bodies.

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Historical origin

Origin word
phosphorus cycle
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Balance L3 (requires) Visual Arts sense
    phosphorus cycle requires understanding balance as a foundational concept
  • Continuous L3 (requires)
    The phosphorus cycle is the continuous process by which phosphorus is exchanged between the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere through various physical and biological transformations, including weathering, erosion, and biological assimilation.
  • Phosphorus L7 (requires)
    The phosphorus cycle is the continuous process by which phosphorus is exchanged between the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere through various physical and biological transformations, including weathering, erosion, and biological assimilation.