How Carbon moves through the carbon cycle in all of the processes except?

Carbon moves through the carbon cycle via several key processes. In photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and convert it into organic matter. Animals then consume these plants, incorporating carbon into their bodies, and release CO2 back into the atmosphere through respiration. Additionally, when organisms die, decomposition releases stored carbon back into the soil and atmosphere, while fossil fuel combustion also releases ancient carbon reserves.