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DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane; biomagnification of DDT in some organisms is possible.

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Does DDT undergo bio-magnification?

Yes, it is true.


How did biological magnification play a role in the disappearance of the peregrine falcon?

The use of the pesticide DDT.


What can people do to solve the problem of biomagnification?

we can solve the concentration of biological magnification if produce less DDT


What is the relationship between biological magnification and the reduction of the bald eagle population by pesticide DDT?

because DDT accumulates in fatty tissue, DDT concentrations increase as this chemical moves up in the food chain because at the top of the food chain, DDT concentration has increased almost 10 million times


Why is bio-magnification important to us as humans?

Bio-magnification is important to humans because it can lead to the accumulation of harmful substances in the food chain, such as pesticides or heavy metals, which can ultimately end up in our food and pose health risks. Understanding bio-magnification helps us make informed choices about the food we consume and the impact of pollutants on our environment.


Is there any evidence of bio-accumulation in the case of DDT?

Yes, many animals and plants have been tested and proven to contain DDT years after it was applied to crops many miles away. The most notable case is that of the American Bald Eagle, whose eggshells were weakened by DDT contamination, threatening the entire Bald Eagle population for years. Some years after DDT was banned in the US, the eagle's normal reproductive cycle was restored, as the DDT levels in their blood was reduced.


Give an example showing how pollution relates to biological magnification?

DDT is a prime example. It affected Gerbes (a water bird), who ingested fish contianing the toxins after they ate midges.


What does DDT mean in global warming?

DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a pesticide. It has nothing to do with global warming. It was however used as an example of the bio-accumulation of chemicals in the ecosystem which may harm animals, fish and birds. DDT was used as an example of these problems in Rachael Carson's book "Silent Spring"


Is DDT a parasite?

DDT is an insecticide.


Why does DDT exist?

DDT is a pesticide.


How does bio magnification compare with the energy pyramid?

Bio magnification is the process where toxins become more concentrated as they move up the food chain, whereas the energy pyramid shows the flow of energy through trophic levels with energy decreasing as it moves up. Both concepts illustrate the transfer of substances (toxins or energy) through an ecosystem, but in different ways.


What is ddt and what is it supposed to kill?

DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane.