The process by which chemicals ingested by species in the lower trophic levels of an ecosystem build up in organisms in higher trophic levels is called

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Bioaccumulation refers to the process of chemicals such as pesticides, heavy metals, and persistent organic pollutants accumulating in organisms as they move up the food chain. This can result in high concentrations of these chemicals in top predators, leading to negative effects on their health and wellbeing.

The Process by Which Chemicals Ingested by Species in the Lower