Environment & Ecology · Ecotoxicology
In the context of biomagnification, what is a specific reproductive consequence observed in top predatory birds due to the accumulation of high concentrations of DDT?
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- 1Enhanced calcium deposition in the skeletal system of embryos
- 2Significant increase in the duration of the embryonic incubation period
- 3Thinning of eggshells leading to premature breaking and population decline✓
- 4Development of a physiological resistance to chemical pollutants in hatchlings
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Thinning of eggshells leading to premature breaking and population decline
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