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Chapter 57, Problem 7U
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Biological magnification is also known as biomagnification and bioamplification. The term that is used for the increase in the concentration of harmful substances in the body of the living organism at each trophic level is known as Biological Magnification. In the ecosystem, the level of biomagnification is different for different levels.
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