food chain
noun
1
: an arrangement of the organisms of an ecological community according to the order of predation in which each uses the next usually lower member as a food source
2
: a hierarchy based on power or importance
at the top of the corporate food chain
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According to Colossal, bringing back this apex predator could help maintain species diversity among the creatures below it on the food chain.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Those tiny plastics are then consumed by fish and work their way up the food chain.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2024
Some other major fast food chains who have received onions from Taylor Farms – including Burger King, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC – have removed fresh onions from their menus at some locations.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
Since these massive marine mammals are at the top of the food chain, the findings suggest that other Arctic animals are also at greater risk of contracting pathogens as the climate warms.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
The fast food chain plans to launch a streaming service later this year, Deadline reports.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
Other popular food chains have resurrected beloved items at the request of fans.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Notably, of the 10 biggest fast food chains in America, Wendy’s had the largest increase, rising 32%.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 9 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Business Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak
July 31, 2024
In response, the fast food chain has proactively removed the onions and patties used for the burgers from stores in the affected states, according to the CDC.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Those tiny plastics are then consumed by fish and work their way up the food chain.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2024
Some other major fast food chains who have received onions from Taylor Farms – including Burger King, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC – have removed fresh onions from their menus at some locations.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
Since these massive marine mammals are at the top of the food chain, the findings suggest that other Arctic animals are also at greater risk of contracting pathogens as the climate warms.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
The fast food chain plans to launch a streaming service later this year, Deadline reports.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
Other popular food chains have resurrected beloved items at the request of fans.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Notably, of the 10 biggest fast food chains in America, Wendy’s had the largest increase, rising 32%.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 9 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Business Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak
July 31, 2024
In response, the fast food chain has proactively removed the onions and patties used for the burgers from stores in the affected states, according to the CDC.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Food chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20chain. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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