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How does the DDT get from the mother to the pup after the pup is born?
DDT gets into animal tissue and remains there, building up over time. It typically gets into the animal from the things that the animal eats. With very young animals, the DDT get from the mother to the pup after the pup is born by passing through the mother's milk and into the pup.
How does the DDT from a mother sea lion get into the body of her pup?
It passes from the mothers bloodstream, and into the pup
How breastfeeds might affects the concentration of DDT in mother and her baby?
Breastfeeding can influence the concentration of DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) in both mother and baby because DDT and its metabolites can accumulate in human fat tissues, including breast milk. When a mother who has been exposed to DDT breastfeeds, the chemical can be transferred to the infant through the milk, potentially leading to higher concentrations in the baby than in the mother. Additionally, the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding can impact the levels of DDT exposure, as prolonged breastfeeding may lead to a cumulative effect in the infant. Consequently, monitoring and managing DDT exposure in breastfeeding mothers is crucial for infant health.
How does an animal living hundreds of kilometers from an area sprayed with DDT might get DDT in its body?
Many animals migrate at specific times of the year. An organism with DDT in its tissues may migrate a distance from the area it was sprayed; it may be consumed by a carnivore that would store a higher concentration of DDT in its body tissue. Migrating birds can carry DDT in their bodies even though they inhabit and can be consumed in an ecosystem that is distant from the one that is sprayed. The peregrine falcon is a species of bird found to have high concentrations of DDT in its body. The habitat of the falcon is quite broad, ranging from the North American boreal forest to areas of the southern United States. Falcon prey on organisms in areas where use of DDT is still prevalent, then migrate to areas where the use of DDT has been banned.
What body tissue is DDT stored in humans?
DDT can be stored in fatty tissues of humans. In women who are pregnant, DDT exposure can occur even in the fetus.
What animal would have the highest DDT in its body?
animals that live near crops
How could an animal living hundreds of kilometers away for an area sprayed with DDT still be at risk from DDT poisoning?
Many animals migrate at specific times of the year. An organism with DDT in its tissues may migrate a distance from the area it was sprayed; it may be consumed by a carnivore that would store a higher concentration of DDT in its body tissue. Migrating birds can carry DDT in their bodies even though they inhabit and can be consumed in an ecosystem that is distant from the one that is sprayed. The peregrine falcon is a species of bird found to have high concentrations of DDT in its body. The habitat of the falcon is quite broad, ranging from the North American boreal forest to areas of the southern United States. Falcon prey on organisms in areas where use of DDT is still prevalent, then migrate to areas where the use of DDT has been banned.
Is DDT a parasite?
DDT is an insecticide.
Why does DDT exist?
DDT is a pesticide.
What is DDT and what does it have to do with bio magnification?
DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane; biomagnification of DDT in some organisms is possible.
Which member of food chain would have the highest level of DDT in animals body?
Top carnivores.
Does zooplankton or small fish have the most DDT in its body?
Typically, zooplankton accumulate higher concentrations of DDT in their bodies compared to small fish. This is due to a process called biomagnification, where toxins like DDT become more concentrated at each level of the food chain. Zooplankton, being at the base, absorb DDT from the water and sediments, and when small fish consume them, the concentration of DDT increases in the fish. Thus, while both may contain DDT, small fish generally have higher levels due to their position in the food web.
