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Zusatztext “The book is well organized and eminently readable. …Its strength relates to discussions of the challenges of increasing our knowledge of contaminant effects on reptile populations, both in the field and in the laboratory.” —Dr. R.H. Poppenga, Veterinary Pathology , Vol. 43, No. 6, 2006 “ This book and the investigators who have supported the research discussed within it prove that we are making great strides in the area of reptilian ecotoxicology. To the editors and authors – congratulations on a much needed and comprehensive effort. To the readers – give reptiles a try if you haven’t already.” —Linda Meyers-Schöne, Ph.D., Blue World Environment , from the Foreword Informationen zum Autor Susan C. M. Gardner, Eva Oberdorster Klappentext Toxicology of Reptiles cohesively summarizes much of the cutting-edge research taking place in fields such as reptilian endocrinology! neurophysiology! immunology! and ecology. It also addresses conservation needs along with the complications often associated with population studies. The text is easy to synthesize and apply in the evaluation and understanding of potential risks to reptiles from environmental contaminants. This book provides a comprehensive description of the current state of knowledge of reptilian toxicology from the perspective of target organ systems. It covers major contaminant classes within each chapter! focusing on those of greatest concern. The authors highlight the most pressing information gaps! and propose priority directions for further advancement in the fields of reptilian biology! wildlife and environmental toxicology! conservation! and ecological risk assessment. Zusammenfassung Summarizes the research in fields such as reptilian endocrinology, neurophysiology, immunology and ecology. This volume addresses conservation needs along with the complications often associated with population studies. It provides a description of the state of knowledge of reptilian toxicology from the perspective of target organ systems. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction to reptilian toxicology. Global threats affecting the status of reptile populations. Use of tissue residues in reptile ecotoxicology: A call for integration and experimentalism. Tools for assessing contaminant exposure and affects in reptiles. Hepatic, renal, and adrenal toxicology. Developmental and reproductive effects. Neurotoxicology and behavioral effects in reptiles. Immunotoxicology and implications for reptilian health. Reptilian genotoxicity. Reptile ecotoxicology: Studying the effects of contaminants on populations....
