Preferred term
biogeochemical cycle
Definition
- [GEMET] Movement of chemical elements in a circular pathway, from organisms to physical environment, back to organisms. The process is termed a nutrient cycle if the elements concerned are trace elements, which are essential to life. A biogeochemical cycle occurs when vegetation decomposes and minerals are incorporated naturally in the humus for future plant growth
Broader concept
Entry terms
- biochemical cycles
- biogeochem cycles
- biogeochemical cycling
Creator
- herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/AF_c3_2433