Biomagnification

Similar term(s): biomagnify.

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

Bioaccumulation - Bioconcentration - Food web

Español: Biomagnificación
Français: bioamplifier

Boron

Fluoride

PCBs

Dioxins

Mercury