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Biomagnification of pesticides basically means that the concentration of the substance exceeds what it should be. This makes the pesticide more powerful and harmful.
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How can you stop biomagnification?
Decrease reliance on harmful pesticides.
Why can biomagnification be a problem in ecosystems?
an increase in chemicals and pesticides like "DDT" can damage an ecosystem
Is organic cultivation a solution to biomagnification?
no
How can you determine Biomagnification factor?
BMFi =Ciorganism / Cidiet Ciorganism = concentration of i in organism Cidiet = concentration of i in diet BMFi = biomagnification factor of chemical i
How do you prevent biomagnification?
The easiest way to prevent biomagnification would be to cut down or better yet eliminate our pollutants so they cant transfer.
How to prevent biomagnification?
Biomagnification is the increase in pollutants from the environment from one consumer to the next. To avoid this, educate yourself on the diet and living conditions of the food you are eating.
The process by which non-biodegradable pollutants become more concentrated near the top of a food chain is called?
The tendency of chemicals to become more concentrated as they move up the food chain is known
How can biomagnification affect tertiary levels?
by killing organisms
What is an example of biomagnification?
An example of biomagnification is the buildup of harmful pesticides, such as DDT, in the tissues of animals higher up the food chain, like birds or mammals. These chemicals accumulate in organisms as they consume contaminated prey or plants, leading to higher concentrations at the top of the food web.
How do you put Biomagnification in a sentence?
I can not think of a sentence for bio magnification
Which organisms are harmed the most by biomagnification?
The organisms that are harmed the most by biomagnification include algae and plankton. Because these organisms are eaten by fish and even mammals, those animals are harmed as well.
What term is used to describe poisons that accumulate in the food chain?
Biomagnification
