food chain

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“He wants to get a job done. And that distinguishes him from both of his bosses up on the food chain there.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Long described as a "dinosaur-killer," this enormous predator was likely at the very top of the food chain in its time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

He adds they are important parts of the food chain and support birds, small mammals, fish and other wildlife.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Concentrations of beryllium, copper, chromium, nickel and lead in particular were significantly above established safety thresholds for marine life, prompting fears for the long-term health of fish, marine mammals and the marine food chain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Does that mean we are doomed to eating at the end of a long industrial food chain and never know where our food comes from, or what its true nature is?

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan