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Fundamentals of ecotoxicology /

Newman, Michael C.

Fundamentals of ecotoxicology / Michael C. Newman. - 3rd ed. - Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2010. - 541 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 463-532) and index.

Major classes of contaminants -- Uptake, biotransformation, detoxification, elimination, and accumulation -- Factors influencing bioaccumulation -- Bioaccumulation from food and trophic transfer -- Molecular effects and biomarkers -- Cells, tissues and organs -- Sublethal effects to individuals -- Acute and chronic lethal effects to individuals -- Effects on populations -- Effects on communities and ecosystems -- Landscape to global effects -- Risk assessment of contaminants.

9781420067040 (hardcover : alk. paper)

2009011181


Environmental toxicology.

RA1226 / .N485 2010