Ecosystem Question 184

Question: In an aquatic ecosystem, maximum biomagnification is seen among:

Options:

A) Fishes

B) Phytoplanktons

C) Zooplanktons

D) Macroscopic plant

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] The term biomagnification refers to increase in the concentration of a persistant chemical by the organism at successive trophic levels in a food chain.

The maximum biomagnification is among fishes in an aquatic ecosystem.