Nutrient Cycles, Ecological Succession, and Biomes — Chapter Summary

Nutrient cycles refer to the continuous

Nutrient cycles refer to the continuous movement and recycling of essential chemical elements between the biotic components and the abiotic components

The reservoir pool is the major

The reservoir pool is the major storage area of nutrients, where they remain for long periods in an inactive form. Examples include the atmosphere for

The exchange pool is a smaller

The exchange pool is a smaller but more active pool of nutrients. It contains nutrients that are readily available for use by organisms, such as miner

The biotic pool includes nutrients present

The biotic pool includes nutrients present within living organisms such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

The carbon cycle controls the movement

The carbon cycle controls the movement of carbon between the atmosphere, living organisms, soil, and oceans. It involves biological processes such as