A. Phosphorus
Over 44 years, Dr. Schindler and his team tested the effects of phosphorous, nitrogen, and carbon on algae growth. Their research showed that phosphorus, and not carbon or nitrogen, increases algae growth in aquatic ecosystems.
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They may have different phenotypes because of differences in their environments, such as nutrition and healthcare.