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Limiting Nutrient in AP Environmental Science

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Definition

A limiting nutrient is an essential nutrient that is in short supply relative to its demand by organisms in an ecosystem. Its scarcity can restrict the growth and productivity of organisms within that ecosystem.

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Topic 1.5: The Nitrogen Cycle

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