Harmful substances such as mercury, pesticides, and toxins are absorbed into the bodies of marine organisms and then passed on to those that eat them. As a result of their diets, some organisms develop a higher concentration of these poisons in their bodies than others. Based on this information, what type of organism will typically have the highest concentration of poison?
A.
tertiary or top consumers
B.
secondary consumers (carnivores)
C.
primary consumers (herbivores)
D.
primary producers