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In Zooplankton, bio-accumulation can occur through direct surface absorption from aqueous medium.

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In Zooplankton, bio-accumulation can occur through direct surface absorption from aqueous medium.

(a) True

(b) False

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My doubt stems from Ecophysiology of Bioaccumulation topic in chapter Bioaccumulation of Toxicants of Environmental Biotechnology

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Correct option is (a) True

To explain: Zooplankton can bio-accumulate toxic materials from the surface by direct absorption from aqueous medium, it can also accumulate by feeding on phytoplanktons previously exposed to any toxicants.

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