High concentrations of DDT in birds interfere with calcium metabolism, leading to:
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Correct answer: Decline in bird population from thinning of eggshells
DDT disrupts calcium deposition during eggshell formation in birds. This results in thin shells that break prematurely during incubation, ultimately leading to a decline in the bird population.
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