Randy Holmes-Farley
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randy, any idea which type of P is necessary for our creatures?
All photosynthetic organisms are likely to be able to use inorganic phosphate. Organic forms vary and most may be usable by some organisms (by those organisms that eat foods). Think of organic phosphate like fish food. It needs to be digested before the phosphate becomes available for use.