Indirect toxicity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005783",
  "term": "Indirect toxicity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The adverse effects on an organism that are not caused by direct exposure to a toxic substance but rather by alterations in its environment or food source. This can occur through trophic transfer or habitat degradation. For example, a pesticide might not directly harm a bird but reduces its insect prey population, leading to starvation.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 900 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/indirect-toxicity/"
}