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Preferred term

carbon source

Is replaced by

Definition

  • [Henderson's] (1) any carbon-containing compound that can be utilized as a source of carbon by an organism; (2) in the carbon cycle, a source of carbon dioxide, such as respiration.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • carbon sourced
  • carbon sources
  • carbonate source
  • carbonate sourced
  • carbonate sources

Scope note

  • MS Academic Keywords

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0183

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