Youngless: Biomagnification and Bioaccumulation

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Bioaccumulation

An increased concentration of a chemical within an organism over time

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Persistent Chemicals

chemicals that don't readily degrade/break down over time

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Biomagnification

The increase in chemical concentration in animal tissues as the chemical moves up the food chain

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Grebes

What organism has the highest concentration of toxins?

<p>What organism has the highest concentration of toxins?</p>
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Algae

What organism has the lowest concentration of toxins?

<p>What organism has the lowest concentration of toxins?</p>