How has $DDT$ caused a decline in bird population?
(N/A) High concentrations of $DDT$ disturb calcium metabolism in birds.
- It causes thinning of eggshells and their premature breaking.
- This eventually leads to a decline in bird populations.
- It causes thinning of eggshells and their premature breaking.
- This eventually leads to a decline in bird populations.
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