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Limiting Nutrient

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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.

AP course connection

Topic 1.5: 1.5 The Nitrogen Cycle

Unit 1

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