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Maximum bioconcentration of pesticide residues is usually found in birds that exclusively feed on

1. fish
2. seeds
3. worms
4. meat

Correct answer: fish

Solution

Pesticides accumulate in organisms through a process called biomagnification, where their concentration increases at each trophic level. Birds feeding on fish are at a higher trophic level, so they accumulate the maximum pesticide residues.

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