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Gradual buildup of substances in an organism
Bioaccumulation is the gradual accumulation of substances, such as pesticides or other chemicals, in an organism. Bioaccumulation occurs when an organism
Bioaccumulation
Organic compounds that are resistant to environmental degradation
transport, which allows them to travel far from their source, and bioaccumulation, which reconcentrates these chemical compounds to potentially dangerous
Persistent_organic_pollutant
Process of progressive accumulation in food chain
interchangeably with "bioaccumulation", an important distinction is drawn between the two, and with bioconcentration. Bioaccumulation occurs within a trophic
Biomagnification
Tar distillation byproduct used as wood preservative
effects. Bioaccumulation is the process by which an organism takes in chemicals through ingestion, exposure, and inhalation. Bioaccumulation is broken
Creosote
Class of perfluorinated chemical compounds
PFAS-containing firefighting foam. Further, crop uptake of PFAS and bioaccumulation of PFAS into fish, livestock, and wildlife can act as potential routes
PFAS
Chemical compound
caterpillars, and termites. It is not highly toxic to mammals, but bioaccumulation may be a concern. It has a low level of toxicity to birds and moderate
Bistrifluron
Antimicrobial agent
which potentially endangers marine organisms and may lead to further bioaccumulation. Ozone is considered to be an effective tool for removing triclosan
Triclosan
Group of chemical compounds
Ciguatoxins are a class of toxic polycyclic polyethers found in fish that cause ciguatera. There are several different chemicals in this class. "CTX" is
Ciguatoxin
Study of chemical compounds containing fluorine-carbon bonds
because of their contributions to ozone depletion, global warming, bioaccumulation, and toxicity. The area of organofluorine chemistry often requires
Organofluorine_chemistry
Part of the pelagic zone
approximately 200 fish sampled in the North Atlantic had consumed plastic. Bioaccumulation (a buildup of a certain substance in the adipose tissue) and biomagnification
Mesopelagic_zone
Group of organotin compounds
nontarget organisms. TBT toxicity can lead to biomagnification or bioaccumulation within nontarget organisms such as invertebrates, vertebrates, and
Tributyltin
Class of chemical compounds
Because of these factors PBTs have been observed to have a high order of bioaccumulation and biomagnification, very long retention times in various media, and
Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic substances
Persistent,_bioaccumulative_and_toxic_substances
Mixture of zinc sulfide and cadmium sulfide
cadmium sulfide (CdS). It is used for its fluorescent properties. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in plants
Zinc_cadmium_sulfide
Class of chemical compounds
are, however, so poorly soluble that this hinders their bioaccumulation. Bioaccumulation is followed by biomagnification. Lipid-soluble compounds are
Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds
Dioxins_and_dioxin-like_compounds
Species of fish
known to accumulate in the Atlantic blue marlin, a process known as bioaccumulation. In 2017, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued a consumption
Atlantic_blue_marlin
Animals that feed by straining food from water
considered water-cleaning ecosystem engineers. They are also important in bioaccumulation and, as a result, are indicator organisms. Filter feeders can be sessile
Filter_feeder
Species of bivalve
leached into the environment, such as heavy metals, a process termed bioaccumulation. As such, A. stutchburyi may be useful as an indicator for pollution
Austrovenus_stutchburyi
Level of water-borne toxins in an organism
assess bioaccumulation and bioconcentration. These include: octanol-water partition coefficients (KOW), bioconcentration factors (BCF), bioaccumulation factors
Bioconcentration
Potential hazard from consuming fish
organomercury compound. This element is known to bioaccumulate in humans, so bioaccumulation in seafood carries over into human populations, where it can result
Mercury_in_fish
Largest living species of dolphin
trophic levels, the orca is particularly at risk of poisoning from bioaccumulation of toxins, including Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). European harbour
Orca
How plastic particles affect human health
nanoplastics (MNPs) are ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact, with bioaccumulation varying based on particle size, composition, and physicochemical characteristics
Microplastics and human health
Microplastics_and_human_health
Chemical element with atomic number 47 (Ag)
the likely deleterious effects it could have on organisms through bioaccumulation, association with particulate matters, and sorption. Not until about
Silver
Antimicrobial agent
associated with hydrophobicity, persistence in the environment, and bioaccumulation in fatty tissues of living organisms. For this reason, chlorine is
Triclocarban
Non-native organism causing damage to an established environment
Pacific Gyre San Francisco Estuary tide pool Processes Ascendency Bioaccumulation Cascade effect Climax community Competitive exclusion principle Consumer–resource
Invasive_species
Organic functional group (Si–O–Si)
chronic toxicity or the consequences of bioaccumulation since siloxanes can be long-lived. Findings about bioaccumulation have been largely based on laboratory
Siloxane
Class of chemical compounds; esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid
Parabens are organic compounds that are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. They are esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid
Paraben
Domain of microorganisms
PMID 32559887. Morel FM, Kraepiel AM, Amyot M (1998). "The chemical cycle and bioaccumulation of mercury". Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics. 29 (1): 543–66
Bacteria
Physiochemical process
biomass which resulted in a shift in research from bioaccumulation to biosorption. Though bioaccumulation and biosorption are used synonymously, they are
Biosorption
Organomercury chemical compound
target molecules, forming potent bactericides, but methylmercury's bioaccumulation and ultimate toxicity has led to it being largely abandoned in favor
Dimethylmercury
Subcategory of ether used in anesthesiology
are now are heavily regulated or banned in many regions because of bioaccumulation and potential toxicity hazards. Most industries are now transitioning
Halogenated_ether
Chemical compound
Polychlorinated naphthalene (PCN) are the products obtained upon treatment of naphthalene with chlorine. The generic chemical formula is C10H8−(m+n)Cl(m+n)
Polychlorinated_naphthalene
Class of depressant drugs derived from barbituric acid
barbiturates have half-lives of a day or more, and subsequently result in bioaccumulation of the drug in the system. The therapeutic and recreational effects
Barbiturate
Species of fish
Lovrenc; Mazej, Darja; Horvat, Milena; Faganeli, Jadran (2014). "Bioaccumulation of Arsenic Species in Rays from the Northern Adriatic Sea". International
Common_eagle_ray
Species of bivalve
1997). "Evaluation of a first-order model for the prediction of the bioaccumulation of PCBS and DDT from sediment into the marine deposit-feeding clam"
Macoma_nasuta
Species of herbaceous plant in the family Phyllanthaceae, found in Palawan and Sabah
figure for a Pycnandra acuminata sample from New Caledonia. Due to its bioaccumulation capabilities, P. balgooyi has been brought forward as a potential candidate
Phyllanthus_balgooyi
Polar region of the Earth's northern hemisphere
commonly blamed on long-range pollutants. Another example is with the bioaccumulation of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) in Arctic wildlife and people.
Arctic
Medium-sized toothed whale species
bioaccumulation of heavy metals takes place within their bodies. It is thought that pollution in the ocean is the primary cause of bioaccumulation in
Narwhal
Species of cartilaginous fish
levels of the rays in the future. M. birostris rays are also victims of bioaccumulation in certain regions. At least one study has shown how heavy metals such
Giant_oceanic_manta_ray
Species of bivalve
filtering activity, C. rhizophorae accumulates pollutants through bioaccumulation, a process in which the concentration of pollutants in marine organisms
Crassostrea_rhizophorae
Chemical element with atomic number 92 (U)
; Cheetham, A. K.; Grey, C. P. & Skarnulis, A. J. (1992). "Uranium bioaccumulation by a Citrobacter sp. as a result of enzymically mediated growth of
Uranium
Natural interconnection of food chains
Pacific Gyre San Francisco Estuary tide pool Processes Ascendency Bioaccumulation Cascade effect Climax community Competitive exclusion principle Consumer–resource
Food_web
Deepest oceanic trench on Earth
Piertney, Stuart B.; Fujii, Toyonobu; Zhang, Zulin (13 February 2017). "Bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in the deepest ocean fauna". Nature
Mariana_Trench
Genus of bacteria
bioremediation potential for toxic radionuclides such as uranium by a reductive bioaccumulation process, such as converting highly water-soluble U(VI) to relatively
Desulfovibrio
Pollution in Door County, Wisconsin relates to the degree of pollution in the air, water, and land in Door County, Wisconsin. Pollution is defined as the
Pollution in Door County, Wisconsin
Pollution_in_Door_County,_Wisconsin
Chemical compound
that organochlorines can be highly toxic to the ecosystem through bioaccumulation, most were banned from use. Before the ban, it was heavily used as
Aldrin
Species of bird
subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by the bioaccumulation of mercury in its features. BirdLife International (2016). "Erythrogenys
Spot-breasted scimitar babbler
Spot-breasted_scimitar_babbler
Perfluorinated carboxylic acid
groundwater at sites across the United States. The toxicity, mobility and bioaccumulation potential of PFOS and PFOA pose potential adverse effects for the environment
Perfluorooctanoic_acid
New Zealand legislation
toxicity (including chronic toxicity), (vi) ecotoxicity, with or without bioaccumulation; or (b) which on contact with air or water (other than air or water
Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017
Health_and_Safety_at_Work_(Hazardous_Substances)_Regulations_2017
Major drainage basin in South America
Marcelo; Balbueno, Rodrigo (18 August 2024). "Mercury Dynamics and Bioaccumulation Risk Assessment in Three Gold Mining-Impacted Amazon River Basins"
Amazon_basin
Family of amphibians
maintain toxicity for some time (which they obtain through a form of bioaccumulation), so appropriate care should be taken when handling them. While scientific
Poison_dart_frog
Partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water
in the tissues of many species of aquatic life in a process called bioaccumulation. They also accumulate in benthic environments, such as estuaries and
Estuary
Radioactive form of water
total effects of single-incident ingestion and precludes long-term bioaccumulation of HTO from the environment. The biological half life of tritiated
Tritiated_water
Small object in marine or freshwater
fatty tissue and become increasingly concentrated in predators (see bioaccumulation). Very little is known about the dynamics of particles, especially
Particle_(ecology)
Set of accepted specifications
315 Bioaccumulation in Sediment-dwelling Benthic Oligochaetes 316 Phototransformation of Chemicals in Water – Direct Photolysis 317 Bioaccumulation in
OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals
OECD_Guidelines_for_the_Testing_of_Chemicals
Chemical compound
became highly controversial due to its acute toxicity, potential for bioaccumulation, and role as an endocrine disruptor. Because of its threats to human
Endosulfan
Ring-shaped covering around a wheel's rim
sites of accumulation (i.e. walking on the road surface) and through bioaccumulation in natural environments and foodchains. A 2023 literature review from
Tire
Accumulation of partially decayed vegetation
projected anthropogenic emissions. One characteristic of peat is the bioaccumulation of metals concentrated in the peat. Accumulated mercury is of significant
Peat
Impact of human life on Earth and environment
research is needed to evaluate the risks of toxicity, persistence, and bioaccumulation, but the current state of research shows that personal care products
Human impact on the environment
Human_impact_on_the_environment
Chemical compound
accumulation over an organism's lifetime, this stability leads to bioaccumulation in the environment, which amplifies DDE's negative effects. DDE is
Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene
Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene
Flow of energy through food chains in ecological energetics
Pacific Gyre San Francisco Estuary tide pool Processes Ascendency Bioaccumulation Cascade effect Climax community Competitive exclusion principle Consumer–resource
Energy_flow_(ecology)
Measure of lipophilicity and hydrophilicity
for example, tend to accumulate in the fatty tissue of organisms (bioaccumulation). Under the Stockholm Convention, chemicals with a log Kow greater
Octanol-water partition coefficient
Octanol-water_partition_coefficient
Toxic chemical compound
a half-life of about 72 days in aquatic organisms resulting in its bioaccumulation within these food chains. Organisms, including humans, fish-eating
Methylmercury
Radioactive isotope of strontium
and also present in nuclear waste. Researchers have looked at the bioaccumulation of strontium by Scenedesmus spinosus (algae) in simulated wastewater
Strontium-90
Species of whale; largest animal known
blue whales feed low on the food chain, there is a lesser chance for bioaccumulation of organic chemical contaminants. Analysis of the earwax of a male
Blue_whale
US federal program
reproductive success, physiological stress, or chronic health problems. Bioaccumulation and biomagnification: Persistent contaminants, such as heavy metals
Superfund
Chemical compound
Mirex is an organochloride that was commercialized as an insecticide and later banned because of its impact on the environment. This white crystalline
Mirex
Species of flowering plant
N.; Tripathi, R.D; Vajpayee, P; Jha, Vidyanath; Ali, M.B (2002). "Bioaccumulation of toxic metals (Cr, Cd, Pb and Cu) by seeds of Euryale ferox Salisb
Euryale_ferox
Thick layer of animal body fat
chain, they likely consume large amounts of industrial pollutants (bioaccumulation); even baleen whales, by merit of the huge amount of food they consume
Blubber
Substance used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease
impacts of a chemical into three primary categories: persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity. Since medications are inherently bio-active, most are
Medication
Major river in the midwestern United States
specialist, and John P. Spaeth, an aquatic scientist, tested mercury bioaccumulation in muscle tissue of hybrid striped bass. Mercury was detected in all
Ohio_River
Chemical element with atomic number 38 (Sr)
and also present in nuclear waste. Researchers have looked at the bioaccumulation of strontium by Scenedesmus spinosus (algae) in simulated wastewater
Strontium
Nuclear fuel that has been irradiated in a nuclear reactor
is classified as high-level waste. Researchers have looked at the bioaccumulation of strontium by Scenedesmus spinosus (algae) in simulated wastewater
Spent_nuclear_fuel
Six noble, precious metallic elements clustered together in the periodic table
water sources, the ground, and increase dose rates in animals through bioaccumulation. These impacts from platinum groups were previously not considered
Platinum_group
Species of mammal
can take in plastic pollutants through biomagnification and bioaccumulation. Bioaccumulation is defined as the uptake of chemicals from the environment
Indo-Pacific_humpback_dolphin
International standard managed by the United Nations
(crustacea) ErC50 (for algae or other aquatic plants), and degradation or bioaccumulation. Ozone Depleting Potential indicates the ability of the materials to
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
Globally_Harmonized_System_of_Classification_and_Labelling_of_Chemicals
Biodecontamination of sites affected by radioactivity
environmental factors such as seasonality. The phenomena of radioactive bioaccumulation, bioconcentration and biomagnification, however, are especially known
Bioremediation of radioactive waste
Bioremediation_of_radioactive_waste
Poisoning of humans from pesticide exposure
persistent and accumulate in fatty tissue. Through the process of bioaccumulation (lower amounts in the environment get magnified sequentially up the
Pesticide_poisoning
Effects of drugs on the environment
research is needed to evaluate the risks of toxicity, persistence, and bioaccumulation, but the current state of research shows that personal care products
Environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Environmental_impact_of_pharmaceuticals_and_personal_care_products
Adverse environmental contamination
industrial activity, such as the Arctic, demonstrating diffusion and bioaccumulation after only a relatively brief period of widespread use. The Great Pacific
Pollution
Substance that causes death, injury or harm to organs
(e.g. concentrated table salt is toxic to many slugs and snails). Bioaccumulation of chemically-prepared agricultural insecticides is a matter of concern
Poison
Large body of salt water
Habib A, Ullah H, Musa N, Hossain MB, Rahman MM, Sarker MS (2019). "Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in some commercially important fishes from a tropical
Sea
State of Nigeria
B; Udofia, U. U; Okorafor, K. A; George, U. U (11 August 2013). "Bioaccumulation of some Heavy Metals and Total Hydrocarbon (THC) in the Tissues of
Cross_River_State
Chemical element with atomic number 80 (Hg)
highlighting ongoing human health concerns linked to mercury release and bioaccumulation in Amazonian aquatic food webs. Some facial creams contain dangerous
Mercury_(element)
Species of fish
fatty and additionally can be loaded with toxic contaminants through bioaccumulation due to its position at the top of the food chain. Large specimens are
Wels_catfish
Cloud of debris and smoke from a large explosion
distribution in the environment after deposition from the atmosphere. Bioaccumulation influences the propagation of fallout radioisotopes in the biosphere
Mushroom_cloud
Genus of bacteria
Anthony K.; Grey, Clare P.; Skarnulis, A. Jerome (1992). "Uranium bioaccumulation by a Citrobacter sp. as a result of enzymically mediated growth of
Citrobacter
River in North Carolina, United States
GenX reduced the biomass and bioaccumulated in the organism. This bioaccumulation did differ between species. In a study done to test the ability of
Cape_Fear_River
Arsenic poisoning Berlin syndrome Pigmentation changes caused by the bioaccumulation of pigments, e.g. Canthaxanthin Chédiak–Higashi syndrome Chrysiasis
List_of_skin_conditions
Chemical element with atomic number 34 (Se)
inorganic selenium by a factor of 3000. Further concentration through bioaccumulation occurs along the food chain, as predators consume selenium-rich prey
Selenium
Multidisciplinary field of science
Toxicity can also vary with the organism's placement within its food web. Bioaccumulation occurs when an organism stores toxicants in fatty tissues, which may
Environmental_toxicology
Species of flowering plant
toxicity is related to the swainsonine produced by its endophytes, and to bioaccumulation of selenium in the leaves but mostly in the seeds. Ingestion of seeds
Ipomoea_carnea
Class of molluscs
Mirvaghefi, A.; Danekar, A.; Shapoori, M. (2010). "Biosorption and bioaccumulation of heavy metals by rock oyster Saccostrea cucullata in the Persian
Bivalvia
Chemical compound
difficulty of remediation and water purification as well as moderate bioaccumulation in humans. The observed probable serious effects for human health and
Perfluorobutanesulfonic_acid
Anion, salt, functional group or ester derived from a phosphoric acid
Abbel, E. (March 2006). "The Impact of Phosphate Mine Tailings on the Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Marine Fish and Crustaceans from the Coastal Zone
Phosphate
Highly carcinogenic chemical compounds
enzyme. Like many lipophilic toxins, PCBs undergo biomagnification and bioaccumulation primarily due to the fact that they are easily retained within organisms
Polychlorinated_biphenyl
Book by Rachel Carson about pesticides harming the environment
example, but other synthetic pesticides—many of which are subject to bioaccumulation—are scrutinized. Carson accuses the chemical industry of intentionally
Silent_Spring
Body of water in flat, low-lying areas
Ray, Suryapratap; Welt, Marc. "From water to plate: Reviewing the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in fish and unraveling human health risks in the food
Bayou
Chemical compound
rapidly excreted in mammals and therefore does not have a potential for bioaccumulation. Measured concentrations of TBBPA in house dust, human diet and human
Tetrabromobisphenol_A
Species of moth
Aggregations of bogong moths in aestivation sites has led to the bioaccumulation of the pollutant in both the surrounding local environment and within
Bogong_moth
Unusable radioactive materials
is classified as high-level waste. Researchers have looked at the bioaccumulation of strontium by Scenedesmus spinosus (algae) in simulated wastewater
Radioactive_waste
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Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Planner; Plan to do
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
True Nature
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Pashtun
Clever
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Flook.South German and Swiss German (also Flück) : nickname for a bright and lively person, from Middle High German vlücke ‘fully fledged’.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Brightness; Dawn
Biblical
governor of a fourth part
Male
Greek
(Î Ïάξις) Greek name PRAXIS means "practice," "exercise," or "action."
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Horned
Male
Hindi/Indian
(धवल) Hindi name DHAVAL means "pure, white."
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