Biomagnification refers to the process by which certain toxic substances or pollutants become increasingly concentrated in the tissues of organisms as they move up the food chain. This happens because these substances, often persistent organic pollutants like pesticides, industrial chemicals, and heavy metals, are resistant to environmental breakdown and accumulate in fatty tissues. As a result, organisms at higher trophic levels (e.g., predators) tend to have higher concentrations of these toxins compared to those at lower levels (e.g., plants or herbivores) because they consume many contaminated organisms. This magnification of pollutant concentration can lead to serious ecological and health consequences for wildlife and humans.
