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Bioaccumulation
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The BUILD UP of toxins from the environment
PICTURE The shark is getting toxin from the polluted water |
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Biomagnification
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The amount of toxin GETS BIGGER UP THE FOOD CHAIN
PICTURE - The bird will have more toxin than the shrimp |
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DDT
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A toxin that can bioaccumulate
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Heavy metals
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Lead Mercury and Cadmium
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ppm
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Parts per million
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PCBs
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A toxin that can be bioaccumulated and biomagnified
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Pesticides
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A Chemical used to kill insects on farms
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Keystone species
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A plant/animal that has a big impact on the food chain (usually producer)
PICTURE - The sea otter is a keystone species |
