Bioaccumulation of toxic substances

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Accumulation of contaminant residues in plants and animals
Accumulation of pollutants in plants and animals
Nature 
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.
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