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What is the phenotypic effect of 'Biological Magnification' on predatory birds like eagles in the past?

AFaster flight
BThinning of eggshells
CIncreased beak size
DBrighter feathers

✓ Correct Answer: BThinning of eggshells

DDT accumulation led to calcium metabolism interference, causing thin eggshells that broke before hatching.

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