Secondary poisoning occurs when a predator or scavenger consumes prey that has accumulated toxic substances in its body, leading to harmful effects on the predator. This phenomenon highlights the interconnectedness of food webs and the potential for toxins to move through ecosystems. It underscores the importance of understanding how contaminants can affect not just individual species but entire populations and communities in an ecosystem.
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