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Describe what DDT is and how does it impact the food web.

Describe what DDT is and how does it impact the food web.

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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* © 54% a hcisd.instructure.com accumulates in soil and water. Some forms of DDT decompose slowly. Worms, grasses, algae, and fish accumulate DDT. Apex predators, such as eagles, had high amounts of DDT in their bodies, accumulated from the fish and small mammals they prey on. Birds with high amounts of DDT in their bodies lay eggs with extremely thin shells. These shells would often break before the baby birds were ready to hatch. DDT was a major reason for the decline of the bald eagle, an apex predator that feeds primarily on fish and small rodents. Today, the use of DDT has been restricted. The food webs of which it is a part have recovered in most parts of the country. Answer the following questions based on the reading in paragraph format. 1. Describe what DDT is and how does it impact the food web. 2. Do you think humans health can be affected by hazardous bioaccumulates in an ecosystem? Make sure you explain using a statement from the reading. 3. Do you think DDT is the only bioaccumulate that can affect the food webs of an ecosystem? V Subscrib Search entries or author Unread GReply
Transcribed Image Text:* © 54% a hcisd.instructure.com accumulates in soil and water. Some forms of DDT decompose slowly. Worms, grasses, algae, and fish accumulate DDT. Apex predators, such as eagles, had high amounts of DDT in their bodies, accumulated from the fish and small mammals they prey on. Birds with high amounts of DDT in their bodies lay eggs with extremely thin shells. These shells would often break before the baby birds were ready to hatch. DDT was a major reason for the decline of the bald eagle, an apex predator that feeds primarily on fish and small rodents. Today, the use of DDT has been restricted. The food webs of which it is a part have recovered in most parts of the country. Answer the following questions based on the reading in paragraph format. 1. Describe what DDT is and how does it impact the food web. 2. Do you think humans health can be affected by hazardous bioaccumulates in an ecosystem? Make sure you explain using a statement from the reading. 3. Do you think DDT is the only bioaccumulate that can affect the food webs of an ecosystem? V Subscrib Search entries or author Unread GReply
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