The bioaccumulation of DDT threatened several species of fish eating birds by
A. making them dizzy and unable to fly.
B. making them lose their feathers.
C. making them lose their urge to hunt.
D. making their egg shells too strong for hatching young birds to break free from.
E. causing them to lay eggs with shells too fragile to reproduce successfully.
Answer: E
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