Difference between Biomagnification and Bioaccumulation

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Biomagnification

  • Biomagnification is the accumulation of certain chemical compounds or poisons at the higher trophic levels of a food chain. This phenomenon is also known as biological magnification.
  • The chemical substances contain elevated concentrations of some poisons, heavy metals, mercury, and other dangerous substances.
  • As these toxins multiply and accumulate, they ascend the food chain.
  • When these tainted compounds are ingested by creatures at different levels of a food chain, substantial health risks arise.

Bioaccumulation

  • Bioaccumulation is the process of collecting hazardous chemicals such as pollution, pesticides, and other poisons directly into the human body through the air, water, food consumption, or the skin.
  • As this toxin accumulates in the human body, the danger of chronic poisoning and other severe diseases grows.

Difference between Biomagnification and Bioaccumulation

Difference between Biomagnification and Bioaccumulation
Difference between Biomagnification and Bioaccumulation

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