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________ is the term used to describe the increase in concentration of non-biodegradable substance in successive trophic levels.
________ is the term used to describe the increase in concentration of non-biodegradable substance in successive trophic levels.
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The correct option is B Biomagnification
Biological magnification or biomagnification is the accumulation of non-biodegradable substances in the food chain. It is found in all types of ecosystems. It leads to higher toxicity in organisms occupying higher trophic levels. E.g., successive increase in the concentration of a pesticide, DDT in an aquatic food chain.
Biological magnification or biomagnification is the accumulation of non-biodegradable substances in the food chain. It is found in all types of ecosystems. It leads to higher toxicity in organisms occupying higher trophic levels. E.g., successive increase in the concentration of a pesticide, DDT in an aquatic food chain.
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