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What is biomagnifications? Give any one example.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
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Biomagnification:

The process by which the harmful and toxic substances enter the food chain and get concentrated in the body of living organisms at each successive trophic level is called ‘Biomagnification’.

Example:

In Japan, mercury from pesticides entered the food chain through fishes. The diseased caused by this biomagnifications is known as ‘minamata’.

It caused weak muscles, impaired vision and mental retardation.

Answered by | 04 Jun, 2014, 03:23: PM

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