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biomagnification

biomagnificationsubstantiv

Übersetzungen

Biomagnification can lead to high concentrations of toxins in top predators.

Биомагнификация может привести к высоким концентрациям токсинов у высших хищников.

Definitionen

The process by which the concentration of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, increases in organisms at each successive level of the food chain.

Biomagnification can lead to high levels of mercury in top predators like sharks and eagles.

Synonyme

biological magnification

trophic magnification

trophic magnification of contaminants

trophic transfer (of contaminants)

bioconcentration (related concept)

bioaccumulation (related concept)