ABSTRACT

An integrated analysis exploring current and relevant concepts, Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology: The Science of Pollution, Fourth Edition extends the dialogue further from the previous editions and beyond conventional ecosystems. It explores landscape, regional, and biospheric topics, communicating core concepts with subjects ranging from molecular t

chapter 1|32 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|66 pages

Major Classes of Contaminants

chapter 4|28 pages

Factors Inuencing Bioaccumulation

chapter 6|28 pages

Molecular Effects and Biomarkers

chapter 7|26 pages

Cells, Tissues, and Organs

chapter 8|40 pages

Sublethal Effects to Individuals

chapter 10|38 pages

Effects on Populations

chapter 11|34 pages

Effects to Communities and Ecosystems

chapter 12|20 pages

Landscape to Global Effects

chapter 13|28 pages

Risk Assessment of Contaminants

chapter 14|4 pages

Conclusions