C.H. Walker (UK Devon), R.M. Sibly (UK University of Reading), S.P. Hopkin

Principles of Ecotoxicology

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 4 ed
• Seitenzahl: 388
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Juli 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 896g
• ISBN-13: 9781138423848
• ISBN-10: 113842384X
• Artikelnr.: 49209120

Autorenporträt

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

Inhaltsangabe

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.