Bioaccumulation of toxic substances

Bioaccumulation is the accumulation of substances in living organisms because they are not capable of being broken down by bacteria, metabolic processes or other biological means. Where the substances are toxic, this can lead to progressive and irreversible harmful effects.

1. Pesticide hazards to wildlife
2. Health hazards of environmental pollution
3. Environmental pollution
4. Environmental hazards of pesticides

1. Persistent bioaccumulative toxic chemicals
2. Lead poisoning in the home
3. Accumulation of pollutants in terrestrial wildlife
4. Accumulation of pollutants in terrestrial plants
5. Accumulation of pollutants in marine wildlife
6. Accumulation of pollutants in freshwater wildlife

1. Persistent organic pollutants
2. Hormone pollution
3. Environmentally induced diseases

1. Toxic substances

1. Reducing contaminant residues in plants and animals
2. Protecting plants and animals from pollution
3. Monitoring accumulation of pollutants in plants and animals
4. Improving hazardous waste management

1. Toxicity
2. Residues
3. Pollution
4. Accumulation [D]
5. Accumulation [C]