Biological Magnification

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003247",
  "term": "Biological Magnification",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Refers to the process whereby certain substances such as pesticides or heavy metals move up the food chain, work their way into rivers or lakes, and are eaten by aquatic organisms such as fish, which in turn are eaten by large birds, animals or humans. The substances become concentrated in tissues or internal organs as they move up the chain.\n\n2. Refers to the process whereby certain substances such as pesticides or heavy metals move up the food chain, work their way into rivers or lakes, and are eaten by aquatic organisms such as fish, which in turn are eaten by large birds, animals or humans. The substances become concentrated in tissues or internal organs as they move up the chain. [Regional Vulnerability Assessment (ReVA) Program Glossary]",
  "subject": "Ecosystems",
  "see_also": [
    "Biomagnification"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary; Terms of Environment",
    "Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/biological-magnification/"
}