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In the environment, materials causing biomagnification

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Answered by rohit3983
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Biomagnification is the increase in contaminated substances due to the intoxicating environment. The contaminants might be heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, and pesticides such as polychlorinated biphenyls and DDT. These substances are taken up by the organisms through the food they consume.

Answered by skyfall63
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In the environment, materials causing biomagnification

Explanation:

  • When the presence of toxic substances is increasing in the environment or surroundings, it is called as Biomagnification.
  • This action- Biomagnification is highly dangerous for the members of the top food chain.
  • Various types of pesticides like DDT, polychlorinated biphenyls, the release of heavy metals like lead, mercury are responsible for Biomagnification.
  • Heart disease, Liver and Kidney Failure, Birth defects or damages are some of the adverse effects of Biomagnification.
  • Biomagnification can be prevented by not using toxic pesticides, draining waste or harmful chemicals in water and land resources, etc.

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