The accumulation of non-biodegradable substances in a food chain in increasing amount at each higher trophic level is known as _____________.

Accumulation

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Eutrophication

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Pollution

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Bio magnification

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The correct option is D Bio magnification
The increase in concentration of non-biodegradable substance with subsequent trophic level of a food chain is called bio-magnification.

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The accumulation of non-biodegradable substances in a food chain in increasing amount at each higher trophic level is known as _____________.

The correct option is D Bio magnificationThe increase in concentration of non-biodegradable substance with subsequent trophic level of a food chain is called bio-magnification.

The correct option is D Bio magnification
The increase in concentration of non-biodegradable substance with subsequent trophic level of a food chain is called bio-magnification.