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Grebes, like many other bird species, were poisoned by DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) through the accumulation of the pesticide in their aquatic environments. DDT entered water bodies through agricultural runoff and industrial discharge, contaminating the food sources that grebes relied on, such as fish and invertebrates. As grebes consumed these contaminated prey, the chemical biomagnified within their bodies, leading to reproductive failures and decreased populations due to eggshell thinning and other health issues. The widespread use of DDT in the mid-20th century severely impacted grebe populations until the pesticide was banned in many countries.
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Why such a high dosage of ddt found in grebes?
High levels of DDT found in grebes can be due to bioaccumulation, where the pesticide builds up in the food chain reaching toxic levels in top predators like grebes. Grebes consume contaminated fish and aquatic insects which leads to a high concentration of DDT in their bodies. Efforts to decrease the use of DDT and monitor its presence in the environment are important to protect wildlife like grebes.
What would happen if you introduced DDT into a forest ecosystem?
The animals would small animals would go through it and get sick and die then the animals predators would eat it and be poisoned
Is DDT a parasite?
DDT is an insecticide.
What is DDT and what does it have to do with bio magnification?
DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane; biomagnification of DDT in some organisms is possible.
What odor does DDT have?
DDT hasn't an odor.
Why such a high dosage of ddt found in grebes?
High levels of DDT found in grebes can be due to bioaccumulation, where the pesticide builds up in the food chain reaching toxic levels in top predators like grebes. Grebes consume contaminated fish and aquatic insects which leads to a high concentration of DDT in their bodies. Efforts to decrease the use of DDT and monitor its presence in the environment are important to protect wildlife like grebes.
What raptors are affected by DDT?
ALL raptors are affected by DDT, because they prey upon what's been poisoned. Check out the related link listed below:
Why is DDT considered to be harmful?
When DDT gets into the plasma membrane of your skin, nerve impulses (signals) no longer fire when they are supposed to.Nerve impulse tell the muscles when to contract and relax. Thus, when an organism is poisoned with DDT, it dies by either convulsions or paralysis
What is the pied billed grebes common name?
the pied billed grebes common name is sex
What would happen if you introduced DDT into a forest ecosystem?
The animals would small animals would go through it and get sick and die then the animals predators would eat it and be poisoned
Do grebes have any tail?
no
How do pesticides get into grebes?
thru food
Are grebes swans?
No. Grebes and swans are two different species in to different families. The grebe is from the family Podicipedidae, and the swan in from he family Anatidae.
Do grebes have a tail?
Grebes are small water birds similar to ducks. They do have a tail, but it is very short and stubby and not obvious when you look at these birds.
Where do grebes life?
Grebes can be found in freshwater lakes, ponds, marshes, and open water habitats. They are commonly seen in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Grebes tend to prefer areas with abundant aquatic vegetation and shallow water.
Is DDT a parasite?
DDT is an insecticide.
Why does DDT exist?
DDT is a pesticide.
