EnvThes
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biogeochemical cycle
in scheme: EnvThes
type: Concept
alternative label: biogeochemical cycling
alternative label: biogeochem cycles
alternative label: biochemical cycles
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
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