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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Biomagnification (or biological magnification) Biomagnification (or biological magnification) The term 'Biomagnification (or biological magnification) ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The increase in the concentration of bioaccumulated toxic chemicals in organisms higher on the food chain due to preferential storage of the toxic chemical in edible body parts. For example, chlorinated pesticides concentrate in the fat and skin of fish in contaminated lakes and streams and are biomagnified when those fish are eaten by larger fish, and perhaps eventually by mammals or birds of prey'. Previous 5 Terms: Biological shield Biologicals Biologics Biology biology Next 5 Terms: Biomass Biomass Biomass gas Biomass waste Biomass-based diesel fuel About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.