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Environmental Contaminants and Terrestrial Vertebrates

Author : Peter Heinz Albers
Publisher : Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Environmental Contaminants and Terrestrial Vertebrates by : Peter Heinz Albers

Download or read book Environmental Contaminants and Terrestrial Vertebrates written by Peter Heinz Albers and published by Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry. This book was released on 2000 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From an October 1998 symposium at the University of Maryland, College Park, 13 papers explore not only the effects of contaminants on wildlife, but also endpoints and study design, and applying research findings to ecological risk assessment at contaminated sites. The topics include contaminants as a cause for perturbations in terrestrial vertebrate populations, the statistical design of wildlife toxicology studies, and estimating population-level effects on wildlife based on individual-level exposures. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Mammals and Birds as Bioindicators of Trace Element Contaminations in Terrestrial Environments

Author : Elżbieta Kalisińska
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030001210
Total Pages : 708 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Book Synopsis Mammals and Birds as Bioindicators of Trace Element Contaminations in Terrestrial Environments by : Elżbieta Kalisińska

Download or read book Mammals and Birds as Bioindicators of Trace Element Contaminations in Terrestrial Environments written by Elżbieta Kalisińska and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The population explosion that began in the 1960s has been accompanied by a decrease in the quality of the natural environment, e.g. pollution of the air, water and soil with essential and toxic trace elements. Numerous poisonings of people and animals with highly toxic anthropogenic Hg and Cd in the 20th century prompted the creation of the abiotic environment, mainly in developed countries. However, the system is insufficient for long-term exposure to low concentrations of various substances that are mainly ingested through food and water. This problem could be addressed by the monitoring of sentinels – organisms that accumulate trace elements and as such reflect the rate and degree of environmental pollution. Usually these are long-lived vertebrates – herbivorous, omnivorous and carnivorous birds and mammals, especially game species. This book describes the responses of the sentinels most commonly used in ecotoxicological studies to 17 trace elements.

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology

Author : George W. Ware
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1489972838
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (899 download)

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Book Synopsis Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology by : George W. Ware

Download or read book Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology written by George W. Ware and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-11 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology publishes authoritative reviews on the occurrence, effects, and fate of pesticide residues and other environmental contaminants. It will keep you informed of the latest significant issues by providing in-depth information in the areas of analytical chemistry, agricultural microbiology, biochemistry, human and veterinary medicine, toxicology, and food technology.

Relationship Between Environmental Heterogeneity and Patterns of Species Richness of Terrestrial Vertebrates

Author : Matthew E. Hopton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (273 download)

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Book Synopsis Relationship Between Environmental Heterogeneity and Patterns of Species Richness of Terrestrial Vertebrates by : Matthew E. Hopton

Download or read book Relationship Between Environmental Heterogeneity and Patterns of Species Richness of Terrestrial Vertebrates written by Matthew E. Hopton and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major goal of ecological research is to determine causes for patterns of biodiversity. Establishing a connection between environmental variables and patterns of species richness provides a foundation for modeling species-habitat relationships. In general, a more heterogeneous environment provides more ecological opportunities for more species than a less heterogeneous environment. The relationship between environmental heterogeneity and species richness is dependent on the spatial scale at which analyses are conducted and on the taxonomic group studied. Often, researchers use indicator groups or species when assessing biodiversity. However, a single taxonomic group (e.g., mammals) or a cluster of species (e.g., small mammals) may respond to environmental variables differently from groups excluded from the analysis, and may not be a good indicator of overall biodiversity. Furthermore, much of the research has been conducted at small- or large- spatial scales, and relatively few studies have been conducted at meso-scales. This study investigated the role of environmental heterogeneity in determining patterns of biodiversity of different terrestrial vertebrate groups, and examined the consistency of the results across three commonly used spatial meso-scales of analysis. Relationships between environmental heterogeneity and species richness were analyzed using multiple regression. All measured categories of environmental heterogeneity were important predictors to model patterns of species richness, explaining 40% to> 99% of the variation in species richness. However, the relationship between the different types of heterogeneity and patterns of species richness varied with the grouping of species and the spatial scale. In general, at all three meso-scales, the variables selected to represent environmental heterogeneity were not as good at explaining the variation in species richness for reptiles as they were for other taxonomic groups. In addition, mammal species richness was the most dissimilar of all taxonomic groups, both within and between spatial scales. These results suggest that all spatial scales need to be examined thoroughly and must be considered when examining relationships between environmental variables and biodiversity. Furthermore, the use of indicator groups may not provide an adequate description of environmental variables responsible for patterns of species richness, especially for small groups in need of conservation.

Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles

Author : Donald W. Sparling
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420064177
Total Pages : 946 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles by : Donald W. Sparling

Download or read book Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles written by Donald W. Sparling and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-06-02 with total page 946 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the success of its popular predecessor, the second edition of Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles presents newly available findings on the species that are important environmental indicators. This new edition covers nearly twice as many topics as the first, including recent developments in the ecotoxicology of amphibians and reptil

Tolerance to Environmental Contaminants

Author : Claude Amiard-Triquet
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781439817704
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (177 download)

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Book Synopsis Tolerance to Environmental Contaminants by : Claude Amiard-Triquet

Download or read book Tolerance to Environmental Contaminants written by Claude Amiard-Triquet and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-01-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tolerance, the ability of populations to cope with the chemical stress resulting from toxic contaminants, has been described in many organisms from bacteria to fungi, from phytoplankton to terrestrial flowering plants, and from invertebrates such as worms to vertebrates like fish and amphibians. The building of tolerance, be it by physiological acclimation or genetic adaptation, can have great consequences for the local biodiversity, and hence the ecology and ecosystem functioning of many of the world’s habitats. Understanding the frequency of the occurrence of tolerance has tremendous implications for the sustainability of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Tolerance to Environmental Contaminants takes a multidisciplinary approach across contaminant types, habitats, organisms, biological levels of organization and scientific disciplines. The book examines the general principles governing the acquisition and biological consequences of tolerance, genetically or physiologically based, at different levels of biological organization, taxonomically from bacteria and archaea to flowering plants and vertebrates, and within organisms from molecular biology and biochemistry through physiology to whole organism, community, and ecosystem levels of organization. Presenting a state-of-the-art synthesis of the many aspects of the phenomenon of tolerance to environmental contaminants, this volume covers mechanisms of defense involved in the acquisition of tolerance, different classes of environmental contaminants, positive and negative ecological consequences of tolerance and the impact of tolerance in bacteria, plants, and insects on society. The reviews presented in this book supply the tools for carrying out more informed and therefore more reliable risk-benefit analyses when assessing the ecotoxicological risks to life in any of the contaminated habitats that now surround us in our industrialized society.

Contaminant Exposure and Effects-terrestrial Vertebrates Database

Author : B. Rattner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Contaminant Exposure and Effects-terrestrial Vertebrates Database written by B. Rattner and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Contaminant Exposure and Effects-Terrestrial Vertebrates database (CEE-TV) contains contaminant exposure and effects information for terrestrial vertebrates (birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles) that reside in estuarine and coastal habitats along the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Coasts including Alaska and Hawaii and in the Great Lakes Region.

Animals as Sentinels of Environmental Health Hazards

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309040469
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Book Synopsis Animals as Sentinels of Environmental Health Hazards by : National Research Council

Download or read book Animals as Sentinels of Environmental Health Hazards written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1991-02-01 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studying animals in the environment may be a realistic and highly beneficial approach to identifying unknown chemical contaminants before they cause human harm. Animals as Sentinels of Environmental Health Hazards presents an overview of animal-monitoring programs, including detailed case studies of how animal health problemsâ€"such as the effects of DDT on wild bird populationsâ€"have led researchers to the sources of human health hazards. The authors examine the components and characteristics required for an effective animal-monitoring program, and they evaluate numerous existing programs, including in situ research, where an animal is placed in a natural setting for monitoring purposes.

Impacts of Point Polluters on Terrestrial Biota

Author : Mikhail Kozlov
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789400736719
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (367 download)

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Book Synopsis Impacts of Point Polluters on Terrestrial Biota by : Mikhail Kozlov

Download or read book Impacts of Point Polluters on Terrestrial Biota written by Mikhail Kozlov and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-03-14 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adverse consequences of pollution impact on terrestrial ecosystems have been under careful investigation since the beginning of the twentieth century. Several thousand case studies have documented the biotic effects occurring in contaminated areas. However, after more than a century of research, ecologists are still far from understanding the effects of pollution on biota. Only a few generalisations have been made on the basis of extensive monitoring programs and numerous expe- ments with industrial contaminants. The need to reveal general patterns in the responses of terrestrial biota to ind- trial pollution and to identify the sources of variation in these responses became obvious more than a decade ago. At about that time, our team initiated a quanti- tive research synthesis of the biotic effects caused by industrial pollution, based on 1 a meta-analysis of published data. All meta-analyses conducted so far (covering diversity and abundance of soil microfungi, diversity of vascular plants, diversity and abundance of terrestrial arthropods, and plant growth and reproduction) c- sistently showed high heterogeneity in the responses of terrestrial biota to industrial pollution. At the same time, they demonstrated an unexpected shortage of infor- tion suitable for meta-analyses, as well as a considerable influence of methodology of primary studies on the outcome of the research syntheses. To overcome the identified problems, we designed a comparative study, the results of which are reported in this book.

Terrestrial Vertebrate Animals as Biological Monitors of Pollution

Author : Robert Alan Lewis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (56 download)

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Book Synopsis Terrestrial Vertebrate Animals as Biological Monitors of Pollution by : Robert Alan Lewis

Download or read book Terrestrial Vertebrate Animals as Biological Monitors of Pollution written by Robert Alan Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 256

Author : Pim de Voogt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783030881412
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (814 download)

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Book Synopsis Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 256 by : Pim de Voogt

Download or read book Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 256 written by Pim de Voogt and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metalliferous Mining Pollution and Its Impact on Terrestrial and Semi-terrestrial Vertebrates: A Review Esperanza Gil-Jiménez, Manuela de Lucas, and Miguel Ferrer Fluorotelomer Alcohols' Toxicology Correlates with Oxidative Stress and Metabolism Yujuan Yang, Kuiyu Meng, Min Chen, Shuyu Xie, and Dongmei Chen Perchlorate Contamination: Sources, Effects and Technologies for Remediation Rosa Acevedo-Barrios and Jesus Olivero-Verbel Sources of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (ARB) and Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs) in the Soil: A Review of the Spreading Mechanism and Human Health Risks Brim Stevy Ondon, Shengnan Li, Qixing Zhou, and Fengxiang Li An Overview of Morpho-Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Responses of Sorghum Towards Heavy Metal Stress Dewanshi Mishra, Smita Kumar, and Bhartendu Nath Mishra Water and Soil Pollution: Ecological Environmental Study Methodologies Useful for Public Health Projects. A Literature Review Roberto Lillini, Andrea Tittarelli, Martina Bertoldi, David Ritchie, Alexander Katalinic, Ron Pritzkuleit, Guy Launoy, Ludivine Launay, Elodie Guillaume, Tina Žagar, Carlo Modonesi, Elisabetta Meneghini, Camilla Amati, Francesca Di Salvo, Paolo Contiero, Alessandro Borgini, and Paolo Baili.

Ecology and Management of Terrestrial Vertebrate Invasive Species in the United States

Author : William C. Pitt
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498704859
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (987 download)

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Book Synopsis Ecology and Management of Terrestrial Vertebrate Invasive Species in the United States by : William C. Pitt

Download or read book Ecology and Management of Terrestrial Vertebrate Invasive Species in the United States written by William C. Pitt and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vertebrate invasive species are important ecologically, socially, and scientifically throughout much of the globe. However, the interdiction and options for management of invasive species are driven by localized regulation at the country or even state level and thus the management of species must be framed within that context. This book is focused around the management of invasive vertebrate species in the United States, although readers will find much of the material broadly applicable to invasive species in other regions. Vertebrate invasive species cause damage to agriculture, property, natural resources, and threaten human health and safety. However, most of these species occur in the United States resulting from human-mediated activities, often being released intentionally. For the first time, the wealth of scientific information about vertebrate invasive species in the United States is summarized and synthesized in a single volume to be easily accessible to ecologists and natural resource managers. With a focus on prominent terrestrial invasive species that have a history of policy and management and highlighting contemporary issues and management, this book consists of 18 chapters written by experts from across the United States. The first section of the book focuses on overarching policy and management topics associated with vertebrate invasive species; including biosecurity threats and risk assessment, policy and regulation, and the economics of their management. The second section provides in-depth reviews of noteworthy invasive mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. After finishing this book, the reader should understand the complexity of managing invasive species, the unique challenges that each new species may present, and the steps forward that may decrease the impact of these species on the environment, human health, and the economy.

Handbook of Toxicology

Author : Michael J. Derelanko
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420042076
Total Pages : 1381 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Toxicology written by Michael J. Derelanko and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-08-29 with total page 1381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LOCATE FREQUENTLY USED INFORMATION EASILY AND QUICKLY Working in the laboratory or office, you use a diverse assortment of basic information to design, conduct, and interpret toxicology studies and to perform risk assessments. The Second Edition of the best-selling Handbook of Toxicology gives you the information you need in a single referen

Biomarkers: A Pragmatic Basis for Remediation of Severe Pollution in Eastern Europe

Author : David B. Peakall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401145504
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (11 download)

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Book Synopsis Biomarkers: A Pragmatic Basis for Remediation of Severe Pollution in Eastern Europe by : David B. Peakall

Download or read book Biomarkers: A Pragmatic Basis for Remediation of Severe Pollution in Eastern Europe written by David B. Peakall and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many areas of Eastern Europe have been polluted to an extent unknown in the West. Four such sites - Kola Peninsula, northern Bohemia, upper Vistula Basin, and Katowice - have been identified and detailed accounts of the pollution at these sites are given. The current status of the use of biomarkers in hazard assessment is given by several scientists from NATO countries. Four working groups, comprising scientists working on the polluted sites and western scientists with expertise in biomarkers, examine the use of biomarkers to assess the environmental health of each of these areas and make recommendations on the future direction of remedial action in these areas.

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 256

Author : Pim de Voogt
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030881407
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 256 by : Pim de Voogt

Download or read book Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 256 written by Pim de Voogt and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in any segment of the environment, as well as toxicological implications.

Handbook of Ecotoxicology

Author : David J. Hoffman
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 142003250X
Total Pages : 1316 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Ecotoxicology written by David J. Hoffman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-11-13 with total page 1316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and updated with 18 new chapters, this second edition includes contributions from over 75 international experts. Also, a Technical Review Board reviewed all manuscripts for accuracy and currency. Focusing on toxic substance and how they affect the ecosystems worldwide, the book presents methods for quantifying and measuring ecotoxicological effects in the field and in the lab, as well as methods for estimating, predicting, and modeling in ecotoxicology studies. This is the definitive reference for students, researchers, consultants, and other professionals in the environmental sciences, toxicology, chemistry, biology, and ecology - in academia, industry, and government.

Wildlife Ecotoxicology

Author : John E. Elliott
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387894322
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (878 download)

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Download or read book Wildlife Ecotoxicology written by John E. Elliott and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-08-27 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many books have now been published in the broad field of environmental toxicology. However, to date, none of have presented the often fascinating stories of the wildlife science, and the steps along the way from discovery of problems caused by environmental pollutants to the regulatory and non-regulatory efforts to address the problems. This book provides case by case examinations of how toxic chemical effects on wildlife have brought about policy and regulatory decisions, and positive changes in environmental conditions. Wild animal stories, whether they are about the disappearance of charismatic top predators, or of grossly deformed embryos or frogs, provide powerful symbols that can and have captured the public's imagination and have resulted in increased awareness by decision makers. It is the intent of this book to present factual and balanced overviews and summaries of the science and the subsequent regulatory processes that followed to effect change (or not). We cover a variety of chemicals and topics beginning with an update of the classic California coastal DDT story of eggshell thinning and avian reproduction to more recent cases, such as the veterinarian pharmaceutical that has brought three species of Asian vultures to the brink of extinction. Researchers, regulators, educators, NGOs and the general public will find valuable insights into the processes and mechanisms involved both in environmental scientific investigation and in efforts to effect positive change.