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In an area where DDT had been used exten...

In an area where DDT had been used extensively, the population of birds declined significantly because:

A

earth worms in the area got eradicated

B

cobras were feeding exclusively on birds

C

many of the birds eggs laid did not hatch

D

birds stopped laying eggs

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C
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