A striking case of biomagnification of DDT (a broad range insecticide)was observed when some birds like Osprey were found to suffer a sharp decline in their population. read more
It becomes very clear from the above instance that the animals occupying the higher tropic levels are at a greater risk of biomagnification of toxic chemicals.Human beings consuming milk,eggs,meat are at higher tropic levels .So,we have to stop indiscriminate use of pesticides and heavy metals if we wish to save ourselves from their biologically magnified toxic levels. read more
Bioaccumulation and biomagnification. (Image ©WWF) Health & Environmental Consequences. The persistence of DDT in the environment and the bioaccumulation and biomagnification of this compound has led to serious health effects in many organisms. read more