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alligators in polluted lakes in florida have been shown to have a higher prevalence of
than alligators in uncontaminated lakes.
lead poisoning and poaching
suicide
mercury poisoning
lung cancer
reproductive abnormalities
Mercury poisoning is a type of heavy - metal poisoning that can occur due to environmental pollution. Lead poisoning is also a heavy - metal poisoning but is less likely to be associated with lake pollution in this context. Suicide is not a biological condition related to pollution in this way. Lung cancer is more commonly associated with factors like smoking (in humans) and not typically a direct result of lake pollution in alligators. Reproductive abnormalities can be caused by endocrine - disrupting chemicals in polluted lakes.
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