Carbon Source

A carbon source is any substance or process that provides carbon, a fundamental element needed for life. For example, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air during photosynthesis, making the air a carbon source. Similarly, animals consume plants or other organisms, acquiring carbon to build their bodies. In ecosystems and industrial contexts, identifying carbon sources helps understand how carbon moves and cycles through the environment or processes, which is important for studying climate change, biological productivity, and carbon management strategies.