The increase in the concentration of contaminants in the tissues of animals high on the food chain is termed

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Bioaccumulation refers to the process by which contaminants, such as pesticides or heavy metals, accumulate in the tissues of animals as they consume other organisms lower in the food chain. As these contaminants move up the food chain, they become more concentrated in the tissues of animals at higher trophic levels, leading to potential health risks for those animals and for humans who consume them.

The Increase in the Concentration of Contaminants in the Tissues