Bio accumulation of DDT lead to bird eggs with weak shells and non viable offspring. The lethal effects of DDT on birds was first noted in 1950; scientists discovered that earthworm was accumulating the DDT pesticide and that the robins that were preying on the earthworms were been poisoned. Further research revealed that the chemical cause thinning of the egg shell and production of non viable offspring. The chemical has since been banned in USA.
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Answer:
The correct answer is - warning system.
Explanation:
Warning systems are a type of system that could be technical or biological in nature that can help in assessing or inform about the possible danger or change in a particular setting such as ecosystem, weather, water quality, and many others. It helps in avoiding such threats before occurring or become serious threats.
Certain biological species that live or require a particular set of conditions for their survival and reproduction can act as a biological warning system for water pollution, air pollution.
Option D – amphibians may use their skin for gas exchange is the characteristic feature of amphibians that differs from reptiles.
Explanation:
The amphibian skin is moist, thin and marbled and supplied by blood vessels running on its surface. The moisture present in the skin dissolves the oxygen present in its surrounding which is absorbed by the blood vessels. Special glands help the amphibians to keep the skin moist.
The very thick and tough scales present on the reptiles prevent them to absorb oxygen through their skin. Hence, they breathe and respire through their lungs.
Amphibians have three-chambered heart. They do not develop amniotic eggs. Adult amphibians although spend much time on land, they breed only in water due to the absence of amniotic sac
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Answer is A. (commensalism)
assuming there is no benefit to the pitcher plant from the mosquito larvae,
commensalism means one species benefits while the other derives neither benefit nor harm