The highest concentrations of environmental pollutants are typically found in the predators at the top of the food chain.

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This is known as biomagnification, where pollutants accumulate at higher levels in the food chain through consumption and absorption by organisms. As a result, higher trophic levels, such as apex predators, tend to have higher concentrations of pollutants in their bodies.

The Highest Concentrations of Environmental Pollutants Are Typically Found in the Predators