Question 2

Mercury is a heavy metal found in industrial waste. When this waste is released into a water source, mercury is absorbed by fish and shellfish and stored in their flesh. Birds that consume the fish and shellfish also receive mercury, and contain a higher level than their prey. This condition is called _______

a
natural selection.
b
mineral toxification.
c
ecosytem adaptation.
d
biomagnification.

d) biomagnification.