The high concentration of DDT (5 ppm) in cranes disturb their calcium metabolism, which causes thinning of egg shell and their premature breaking, thereby causing decline in bird population.
A crane had DDT level as 5 ppm in its body. What would happen to the population of Such birds? Explain giving reasons.
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MR. VIJIYAL
The high concentration of DDT (5 ppm) in cranes disturb their calcium metabolism, which causes thinning of egg shell and their premature breaking, thereby causing decline in bird population.