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The process that results in a chemical becoming increasingly concentrated at successive higher trophic levels in a food web is referred to as:
The process that results in a chemical becoming increasingly concentrated at successive higher trophic levels in a food web is referred to as:
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Top predators in a food web, such as eagles or sharks, often suffer the most from biomagnification due to pollutant accumulation.
Updated On: Jan 7, 2025
- Bioconcentration
- Bioconcentration factor
- Bioaccumulation
- Biomagnification
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The Correct Option is D
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1. Biomagnification refers to the increase in concentration of pollutants like mercury or pesticides at higher trophic levels.
2. Bioaccumulation, by contrast, occurs within a single organism over time.
2. Bioaccumulation, by contrast, occurs within a single organism over time.
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