A salt or ester of phosphoric acid, containing PO43− or a related anion or a group such as —OPO(OH)2.
The original source of phosphorus in a terrestrial ecosystem is soil microorganisms. soil becomes deficient in phosphorous leading to ecosystem retrogression. phosphorous can be found in our body, it builds strong bones and teeth.
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