Biomagnification results in substances, including toxic chemicals, to move up food chains and become concentrated in the tissues of larger animals.

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Biomagnification is the process by which substances such as pesticides, heavy metals, and other toxins become more concentrated as they move up the food chain. This means that larger predators at the top of the food chain, like birds of prey and mammals, can end up with very high levels of these substances in their tissues.

Biomagnification Results in Substances, Including Toxic Chemicals, to Move Up