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?
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Algae
What organism has the lowest concentration of toxins?
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