How Can DDT Affect Wildlife

question 104

Multiple Choice

How can DDT affect wildlife?

• A)by increasing the reproductive rates of animals
• B)by accelerating the maturation rate of animals
• C)by making animals more resistant to diseases
• D)by making animals more vulnerable to parasites and predators

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