. The small fish are not affected by the pesticide, but death occurs in the bird, at the top of the food chain. Why do you think that happens?

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Hultner · Answer 1 · 2022-01-11T03:09:28+0000

Small fish absorb minute amounts of pesticides.

The birds of prey consume many fish to satisfy their dietary needs. The pesticides accumulate and concentrate in the bird, continued exposure overwhelm the predator.

. The small fish are not affected by the pesticide, but death occurs in the bird, at the top of the food chain. Why do you think that happens?

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