DDT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDT From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a colorless, crystalline, tasteless and almost odorless organochloride known for its insecticidal properties. DDT has been formulated in almost every conceivable form, including solutions in xylene or petroleum distillates, emulsifiable concentrates, water-wettable powders, granules, aerosols, smoke…
Biomagnification http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomagnification From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In biomagnification the concentration of the persistent toxins (crosses) increase higher up the food chain. Biomagnification, also known as bioamplification or biological magnification, occurs when the concentration of…
Bioaccumulation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioaccumulation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Bioaccumulation refers to the accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, or other chemicals in an organism.[1] Bioaccumulation occurs when an organism absorbs a toxic substance at…