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:

Question

a) Selection

b) Biomagnification

c) Toxification

d) Adaptation

choose the correct answer

Answer 1

b) Biomagnification