ABSTRACT

Each year ecotoxicological problems become increasingly complex and encompass broader spatial and temporal scales. Our practical understanding must evolve accordingly to maintain an acceptable quality of life. Fully revised and expanded to reflect new developments, the third edition of Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology provides a broad overview of the

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PART I: General

chapter 1|24 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|52 pages

Major Classes of Contaminants

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PART II: Bioaccumulation

chapter 4|26 pages

Factors In uencing Bioaccumulation

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PART III: Toxicant Effects

chapter 6|28 pages

Molecular Effects and Biomarkers

chapter 7|22 pages

Cells, Tissues, and Organs

chapter 8|36 pages

Sublethal Effects to Individuals

chapter 10|36 pages

Effects on Populations

chapter 11|28 pages

Effects on Communities and Ecosystems

chapter 12|16 pages

Landscape to Global Effects

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PART IV: Risk from Toxicants

chapter 13|26 pages

Risk Assessment of Contaminants

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PART V: Summary

chapter 14|2 pages

Conclusions

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Study Questions