Principles of Ecotoxicology

List of contents

Introduction. Pollutants and Their Fate in Ecosystems: Major Classes of Pollutants. Routes by Which Pollutants Enter Ecosystems. Long-Range Movements and Global Transport of Pollutants. The Fate of Metals and Radioactive Isotopes in Contaminated Ecosystems. Fates of Organic Pollutants in Individuals and in Ecosystems. Effects of Pollutants on Individual Organisms: Testing for Ecotoxicity. Biochemical Effects of Pollutants. Physiological Effects of Pollutants. Interactive Effects of Pollutants. Biomarkers. In Situ Biological Monitoring. Effects of Pollutants on Populations and Communities: Changes in Numbers: Population Dynamics. Evolution of Resistance to Pollution. Changes in Communities and Ecosystems. Extrapolating from Molecular Interactions to Consequent Effects at Population Level. Biomarkers in Population Studies. Ecotoxicology: Looking to the Future. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

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C.H. Walker, R.M. Sibly, R.M. Sibly, D.B. Peakall

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Rev. ed. of: Principles of ecotoxicology / C.H. Walker ... [et al.]. c2006.

Product details

• Authors: S.P. Hopkin, D.B. Peakall, R.M. Sibly, C.H. Walker, C.H. (Devon Walker, C.h. Sibly Walker
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138423848
• ISBN: 978-1-138-42384-8
• No. of pages: 386
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Biochemistry, biophysics; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biochemistry, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, biochemistry, environmental science, engineering & technology, Environmental science, engineering and technology