Module 9 unit 6

Question 1

What is bioaccumulation

Answer 1

toxic agent is readily absorbed and distributed to taken up into a second compartment fat tissue- dose may be non lethal but accumulation occurs over time- every exposure increases dose

Question 2

What questions would you ask in order to establish cause of death?

Answer 2

• Clinical signs?
• Post mortem(dead) findings?
• Possible access to toxic agents?
• Dietary preference of this species of bird?

Question 3

What is biomagnification

Answer 3

accumulation of toxic agent up the food chain