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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

Birds stopped laying eggs

B

Earthworms disappeared

C

Cobras started feeding on birds

D

Many bird eggs did not hatch.

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D
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