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Impacts of Pesticides and Herbicides on Aquatic Ecosystems: A Comprehensive Study
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What are the primary sources of pesticide and herbicide contamination in aquatic ecosystems?
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Agricultural runoff
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Agricultural runoff is the major source of pesticide and herbicide contamination in aquatic ecosystems, as these chemicals are extensively used in crop production and can be easily transported to water bodies through surface runoff or leaching.