Use of several pesticides which results in excessive accumulation of pesticides in rivers or ponds, is a…

Use of several pesticides which results in excessive accumulation of pesticides in rivers or ponds, is a matter of deep concern. Justify this statement.

Solution

As these pesticides are non biodegradable so they get concentrated at each subsequent trophic level progressively & ultimately result in Biomagnification.

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