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Is DDT harmful to birds because it prevented them from laying eggs?

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ghazalyparadox
Yes it is. This is because with no eggs being layed, then the bird population will go down. Hope my answer was useful. 
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Answer:

True DDT harmful to birds because it prevented them from laying eggs.

Explanation:

  • True,DDT harmful to birds because it prevented them from laying eggs.
  • Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane and its metabolite Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene change the hormones, that alter the calcium metabolism and affect the reproduction and growth of birds exposed to it.
  • They suffer from reproductive collapse as their eggs needed sufficient calcium.
  • DDT weakened and thinned eggs of birds that result in the death of their embryo.