Question

Mercury is a heavy metal found in industrial waste. When this waste is released into a water source, mercury is absorbed by fish and shellfish and stored in their flesh. Birds that consume the fish and shellfish also receive mercury, and contain a higher level than their prey. This condition is called _______

a
natural selection.
b
ecosytem adaptation.
c
biomagnification.
d
mineral toxification.

Answer 1

c
biomagnification.