What is biomagnification and what are its harmful effects?
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the process in which an ecosystem the higher concentration of a particle Chemicals like DDT Chemicals reached organisms generally through a series of prey-predator relationships
by this environment will completely disturbed and life chains may be damaged
by this environment will completely disturbed and life chains may be damaged
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Biomagnification or biological magnification is the process of accumulation of certain chemicals in living organisms to a concentration higher than that occurring in the inorganic, non-living environment.
- In addition, consumption of plants or aquatic animals that have assimilated heavy metals and txic substances may lead to long-term effects such as different types of cancers, Kidney failure, respiratory disorders, brain damage, birth defects and heart diseases.
- Humans who are affected by biomagnification tend to have a higher risk of developing certain cancers, liver failure, birth defects, brain damage, and heart disease. The toxins responsible for these health problems include: mercury, lead, chromium, cobalt, and cadmium.
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