During the Later Stages of Succession, the Nutrient Most Limiting

question 51

Multiple Choice

During the later stages of succession, the nutrient most limiting to primary production in many terrestrial ecosystems is _______ because it _______.

• A) nitrogen; takes a long time to accumulate in the soil
• B) phosphorus; undergoes occlusion over time
• C) nitrogen; undergoes chemical reactions with phosphorous over time
• D) phosphorus; is very soluble and easily leeched from the soil

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