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What is meaning by bioaccumulation and how does it apply to DDT?
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This is the preferential accumulation of substances (including DDT) in organisms.
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What is the meaning of DDT chemically?
The meaning of DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. It is a colorless, tasteless and odorless chemical with insecticidal properties. It was first synthesized in 1874.
What effects did DDT have on the wildlife?
DDT or dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane is a pesticide that causes toxicological and environmental problems. It is harmful to certain varieties of birds, and freshwater and marine animals. It also can have a harmful impact on human health.
Is DDT a parasite?
DDT is an insecticide.
Is DDT flammable?
DDT is flammable.
Is DDT is fertiliser?
DDT is an insecticide.
Bioaccumulation in forms of DDT or Mercury?
i don't understand your question. are you talking about the effects of bioaccumulation?
What physical property od DDT contributes to its bioaccumulation in animals?
The physical property of DDT that contributes to its bioaccumulation in animals is its inability to break down easily. This results in it being stored in the fatty issues of animals.
Why are 2nd order consumers are more likely to be affected by the DDT than the 1st order consumers?
BIOACCUMULATION
Is bioaccumulation a noun?
Yes, bioaccumulation is a noun, a singular, common, concrete noun.
What is the meaning of DDT chemically?
The meaning of DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. It is a colorless, tasteless and odorless chemical with insecticidal properties. It was first synthesized in 1874.
What effects did DDT have on the wildlife?
DDT or dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane is a pesticide that causes toxicological and environmental problems. It is harmful to certain varieties of birds, and freshwater and marine animals. It also can have a harmful impact on human health.
Is bioaccumulation important for humanity?
yes.it is important
Is DDT a parasite?
DDT is an insecticide.
Is DDT flammable?
DDT is flammable.
Is DDT is fertiliser?
DDT is an insecticide.
Why does DDT exist?
DDT is a pesticide.
What is bioaccumulants?
Bioaccumulation is the building up of toxins in a food chain. Since toxins like, for instance, DDT, are not soluble in water and are instead stored in the fatty tissues, their levels raise each tier you go up on the food chain. I'll give you an example...Plankton, at the bottom of the food chain, eat small particulates and algae, but also take in small levels of mercury.Small fish then eat the plankton. The mercury concentrates further - remember, DDT and mercury are not water soluble toxins, so they can't be passed through urine or feces.Large fish may eay up to 1,000 small fish in their lifetime. The mercury reaches dangerous levels for humans, and may cause genetic mutations in the fish's reproductive habits (ie, size of eggs, number of eggs, etc).Oceanic birds eat large and small fish. The mercury causes more genetic defects, including thinner eggshells.As you can see, bioaccumulation poses a real danger to certain ecosystems, especially since many areas were sprayed with DDT in the 60's and 70's.
