Differentiate between Biological Magnification and Eutrophication.
(N/A)
| Biological Magnification | Eutrophication |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ The phenomenon in which persistent pollutants (e.g.,$DDT$) accumulate in tissues and increase in concentration along the food chain is called biological magnification. | $(1)$ The process of nutrient enrichment of water bodies,leading to excessive plant/algal growth and a subsequent loss of species diversity,is called eutrophication. |
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