Biology

The correct answer is: C.they eat plants that absorb the phosphorus from the water.

Animals absorb phosphorus primarily by consuming plants or other organisms that have absorbed phosphorus. Phosphorus in the environment is mainly present in the form of phosphate (PO₄³⁻) and is taken up by plants through their roots from soil or water. Herbivores then acquire phosphorus by eating plants, while carnivores get phosphorus by eating herbivores or other animals that have consumed plants.

Here’s why the other options are not correct:

A.The phosphorus makes its way to freshwater and animals drink it: While phosphorus is present in freshwater, animals don't typically absorb significant...