General Stress: The increased level of atmospheric pollutants hurts the root system and accumulates toxins in new leaves.

Another question is whether the genetic engineering affects the rate at which a fish accumulates toxins like mercury from the environment.

Opisthobranchs secrete irritants such as strong acids or accumulate toxins from their food.

Because they are so efficient at filtering water, they tend to accumulate pollutants and toxins.

They are prone to accumulate more nutrient than is good for them; and, of course, they tend also to accumulate toxins.

Because of its eating habits, sturgeon accumulate toxins in its flesh as it feeds.

Harm to humans often occurs when clams, mussels, oysters or scallops eat the dinoflagellates and accumulate toxins.

Some shellfish and crabs can survive polluted environments, accumulating heavy metals or toxins in their tissues.

The snail's extensive consumption of aquatic vegetation and ability to accumulate and transmit algal toxins through the food web heighten concerns about its spread.

The sauna-based part of the program is based on Hubbard's belief that the body's fatty tissue accumulate drugs and other toxins over time.