Biomagnification
Similar term(s): biomagnify.
Definition:
The term biomagnification refers to the progressive build up of persistent substances by successive trophic levels - meaning that it relates to the concentration ratio in a tissue of a predator organism as compared to that in its prey.
Source: GreenFacts
Related words:
Bioaccumulation - Bioconcentration - Food web
Translation(s):
Español: Biomagnificación
Français: bioamplifier
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