Organisms at higher levels on food webs tend to have greater concentrations of bioaccumulated pesticide stored in their bodies through a process known as

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Biological magnification, also known as biomagnification, is the process by which 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.

Organisms at Higher Levels on Food Webs Tend to Have