Ecotoxicology Of Amphibians And Reptiles Second Edition

Author : Donald W. Sparling,Greg Linder,Christine A. Bishop,Sherry Krest
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420064179

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Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles, Second Edition by Donald W. Sparling,Greg Linder,Christine A. Bishop,Sherry Krest Pdf

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 reptiles, the current status of these animals, and intrinsic factors that affect their susceptibility to contaminants. The book also provides the latest information on specific groups of contaminants and their effects and body burdens in herpetafauna. After a review of how contaminants interact with other ecological factors, the text explores concerns for the future. New in the second edition: New research on the effects of pesticides, heavy metals, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and UVB Increased focus on the effects of contaminants rather than merely reporting residue information A synthesis of information on atrazine and its effects on gonads at low concentrations Coverage of the potentially alarming new cadre of chemicals that have recently or are about to come on the market for which there is very little or no information Important advances in surveying and monitoring One of the major factors behind the writing of the first edition was the worldwide phenomenon of declining amphibian populations. Although this decline has not abated, the breadth of research into its causes has expanded significantly. With chapter contributors carefully selected by the team of editors as leaders in their fields, this book provides an authoritative compendium of the most recent information on effects and residues coupled with a syntheses of what these numbers mean to science and policy.

Author : Bruce Douglas Pauli,Canadian Wildlife Service,National Wildlife Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher : [Hull, Québec] : Canadian Wildlife Service
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 066229677X

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RATL [electronic Resource] : a Database of Reptile and Amphibian Toxicology Literature by Bruce Douglas Pauli,Canadian Wildlife Service,National Wildlife Research Centre (Canada) Pdf

Author : Michael J. Lannoo,Rochelle M. Stiles
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Science
ISBN : 1000038343

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The Call of the Crawfish Frog by Michael J. Lannoo,Rochelle M. Stiles Pdf

Crawfish Frogs (Rana areolata) have been called the most secretive frog in North America, and it is unusual in the twenty-first century - in the most scientifically advanced country in the world - that basic discoveries can still be made on an animal that inhabits a quarter of the United States. This is not only a story of the biology of Crawfish Frogs, but a case study of discovery. This volume describes the life history and natural history critical to the survival of the endangered amphibian and recommends management actions to ensure persistence. The authors tell an optimistic conservation biology story and fill a gap between science and the public. The authors have compiled and summarized the peer-reviewed literature on the biology of Crawfish Frogs, which may be one of the most interesting frogs in North America (that nobody knows about). Key Features Recounts the story of an imperiled species and how to go about saving it Vividly brings science to life and makes it accessible Provides a popular account of natural history research and ecological fieldwork Related Titles D. Vieira de Andrade, C. R. Bevier & J. Eduardo de Carvalho, eds. Amphibian and Reptile Adaptations to the Environment: Interplay Between Physiology and Behavior (ISBN 978-1-4822-2204-3). M. Ogielska, ed. Reproduction of Amphibians (ISBN 978-1-1381-1771-6). D. W. Sparling, G. Linder, C. A. Bishop & S. Krest, eds. Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles, 2nd Edition (ISBN 978-1-4200-6416-2). F. L. Frye. Reptiles and Amphibians: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition (ISBN 978-1-4822-5760-1).

Author : Laurie J. Vitt,Janalee P. Caldwell
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080921892

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Herpetology by Laurie J. Vitt,Janalee P. Caldwell Pdf

This third edition, now fully revised and updated by two of Dr. Zug's colleagues, provides herpetology students and amateur reptile and amphibian keepers with the latest taxonomy and species developments from around the world. Herpetology is a rapidly evolving field, which has contributed to new discoveries in many conceptual areas of biology. The authors build on this progress by updating all chapters with new literature, graphics, and discussions—many of which have changed our thinking. With a new emphasis placed on conservation issues, Herpetology continues to broaden the global coverage from earlier editions, recognizing the burgeoning reptile and amphibian research programs and the plight of many species in all countries and all biomes. New information on the remarkable advances in behavioral, physiological, and phylo-geographical data provide students with the current research they need to advance their education and better prepare their future in herpetology. * The latest taxonomy data * End-of-chapter discussions for classroom use * 90% new photographs, now all in full color for an enhanced visual representation * Most recent information on the exciting and developing herpetological communities in Australia, Europe, Asia, South and North Americas * New emphasis on conservation issues surrounding herpetology

Author : Donald W. Sparling
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128019610

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Ecotoxicology Essentials by Donald W. Sparling Pdf

Ecotoxicology Essentials: Environmental Contaminants and Their Biological Effects on Animals and Plants provides a fundamental understanding of this area for students and professionals in ecotoxicology, ecology, conservation, chemistry, public health, wildlife management, fisheries, and many other disciplines. Although new chemicals and potential problems are developed every year, a basic education is essential to address these new challenges, and this work gives such training. Written with the regulatory framework in mind, the material guides readers on modelling, how to conduct assessments, and human and wildlife risk, focusing on effects on animals rather than transport of chemicals. Simple discussions of chemistry are complemented by coverage on the behavior of the animal, dynamics of the ecosystem, real-life situations like drought, and predators in the system – i.e., the natural system versus the lab setting. The book’s first section contains chapters on the principles of contaminant toxicology including a brief history of the science of ecotoxicology, basic principles of the science, testing methods, and ways of determining if animals have been exposed to either acute or chronic concentrations of contaminants. The second section deals with the primary classes of contaminants including their chemical characteristics, sources, uses, and effects on organisms. The third section focuses on more complex issues such as the regulation of pollution, population and community effects, risk assessment and modelling. Uses examples from both aquatic and terrestrial environments and species Includes a Terms to Know section and a list of study questions in each chapter, fostering a greater understanding of the issues Focuses on the effects of contaminants on wildlife while providing enough chemistry to allow a detailed understanding of the various contaminant groups Emphasizes natural examples and 'real' species, rather than laboratory studies on only a handful of organisms Features case histories, detailing actual events that include aspects of how the contamination occurred and its effects on wildlife Provides material from a wide variety of international sources

Author : Susan C. M. Gardner,Eva Oberdorster
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420038361

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Toxicology of Reptiles by Susan C. M. Gardner,Eva Oberdorster Pdf

Toxicology of Reptiles cohesively summarizes much of the cutting-edge research taking place in fields such as reptilian endocrinology, neurophysiology, immunology, and ecology. It also addresses conservation needs along with the complications often associated with population studies. The text is easy to synthesize and apply in the evaluation and understanding of potential risks to reptiles from environmental contaminants. This book provides a comprehensive description of the current state of knowledge of reptilian toxicology from the perspective of target organ systems. It covers major contaminant classes within each chapter, focusing on those of greatest concern. The authors highlight the most pressing information gaps, and propose priority directions for further advancement in the fields of reptilian biology, wildlife and environmental toxicology, conservation, and ecological risk assessment.

Author : Donald W. Sparling
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351655477

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Basics of Ecotoxicology by Donald W. Sparling Pdf

This textbook presents a comprehensive examination of environmental science and ecotoxicology for undergraduate students. The material provides sufficient related background information leading to a competency to clearly understand ecotoxicology concepts and topics.

Author : Michael C. Newman,Michael A. Unger
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 1566705983

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Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition by Michael C. Newman,Michael A. Unger Pdf

Completely revised and updated, Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition presents a treatment of ecotoxicology ranging from molecular to global perspectives. The authors focus first on lower levels of organization and then extend their discussion to include landscape, regional, and biospheric topics, imparting a perspective as broad as the the problems facing practicing professionals. See what's new in this edition: A comprehensive chapter on the nature, transport, and fate of major classes of contaminants in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems Side bars containing vignettes by leaders in the field let you benefit from the experience of diverse practitioners in the field An appendix covering European environmental regulations The authors detail key contaminants of concern, explore their fate and cycling in the biosphere, and discuss bioaccumulation and the effects of contaminants at increasing levels of ecological organization. They cover regulatory aspects of the field in separate chapters that address the technical issues of risk assessment and discuss key U.S. and European legislation in the appendices. Complete with study questions, a detailed glossary, and vignettes by various experts exploring special topics in ecotoxicology, Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition is an ideal introductory textbook for both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, as well as a valuable reference for professionals.

Author : David Aguillón-Gutiérrez
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789234008

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Reptiles and Amphibians by David Aguillón-Gutiérrez Pdf

The book Reptiles and Amphibians is a compilation of the current trends in herpetology, focusing on evolution, physiology, monitoring, bioacoustics, threats, and conservation biology. All the chapters present an interesting aspect of the biology of reptiles and amphibians, encompassing different groups of these animals such as frogs, toads, newts, chelonians and snakes from various parts of the world. Without a doubt, this book will help to keep updated on the current problems that arise in this interesting biological group.

Author : Judith Cairncross Helgen
Publisher : Univ of Massachusetts Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781558499461

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Peril in the Ponds by Judith Cairncross Helgen Pdf

When deformed frogs-many with missing legs or eyes, footless stumps, or misshapen jaws-began to emerge from Minnesota wetlands, alarm bells went off. What caused such deformities? Pollution? Ultraviolet rays? Biological agents? And could the mysterious cause also pose a threat to humans? Former government biologist Judy Helgen provides an inside view of a highly charged environmental issue that continues to spark controversy among scientists, politicians, and government agencies. Book jacket.

Author : C.H. Walker,R.M. Sibly,D.B. Peakall
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203209578

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Principles of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition by C.H. Walker,R.M. Sibly,D.B. Peakall Pdf

Over the past decade ecotoxicology has emerged as a distinct subject of interdisciplinary character. Courses in ecotoxicology reflect this and are taught by specialists in chemistry and biochemistry through to population genetics and ecology. As the first textbook to incorporate all relevant aspects of chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, physiology, population ecology and population genetics, the first edition of this book proved to be well received across several industries. Featuring fully revised text and new illustrations, Principles of Ecotoxicology identifies the major classes of organic and inorganic pollutants, their properties, release and environmental fate, and transport in air, water and along food chains, before considering the effects that they might have upon individual organisms and ultimately whole ecosystems. This timely second edition of Principles of Ecotoxicology incorporates data collected since the first edition on subjects of current research and media interest such as organochloride pesticides, endocrine disruptors, aquatic toxicity, industrial waste and ecotoxicity testing.

Author : Claude Amiard-Triquet,Jean-Claude Amiard,Philip S. Rainbow
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439880531

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Ecological Biomarkers by Claude Amiard-Triquet,Jean-Claude Amiard,Philip S. Rainbow Pdf

Does a change, which affects a few biological macro-molecules, some cells, or a few individuals within a population, have any ecological significance that would allow the prediction of deleterious effects at higher levels of biological organization, namely the population, community, and ultimately the ecosystem? With contributions from experts in the field, Ecological Biomarkers: Indicators of Ecotoxicological Effects explores how biomarkers can be used to predict effects farther down the chain. It presents a synthesis of the state of the art in the methodology of biomarkers and its contribution to ecological risk assessment. This book describes the core biomarkers currently used in environmental research concerned with biological monitoring, biomarkers which correspond to the defences developed by living organisms in response to contaminants in their environment, and biomarkers that reveal biological damage resulting from contaminant stressors. It examines the efficacy of lysosomal biomarkers, immunotoxicity effects, behavioral disturbances, energy metabolism impairments, endocrine disruption measures, and genotoxicity as all indicative of probable toxic effects at higher biological levels. It is time to revisit the biological responses most ecologically relevant in the diagnosis of the health status of an aquatic environment well before it becomes unmanageable. Biomarkers provide a real possibility of delivering an easily measured marker at a simple level of biological organization that is predictably linked to a potentially ecologically significant effect at higher levels of biological organization. The text explores the latest knowledge and thinking on how to use biomarkers as tools for the assessment of environmental health and management.

Author : David J. Hoffman,Barnett A. Rattner,G. Allen Burton, Jr.,John Cairns, Jr.
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1312 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420032505

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Handbook of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition by David J. Hoffman,Barnett A. Rattner,G. Allen Burton, Jr.,John Cairns, Jr. Pdf

Handbook of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition focuses on toxic substances and how they affect ecosystems worldwide. It 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. 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. This authoritative work 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.

Author : James Devillers,J. M. Exbrayat
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Nature
ISBN : 2881248721

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Ecotoxicity of Chemicals to Amphibians by James Devillers,J. M. Exbrayat Pdf

A list of chemicals and the effects they have on amphibians, mostly observed in laboratory experiments. The data from each test is followed by a reference to the original report. Also includes a taxonomic list of the species for people with no background in biology, and a glossary without pronunciation. A reference for toxicologists, industrial hygienists, government regulators, and others working in environmental sciences. Indexed only by chemical. Begins a series of such treatments of a wide variety of organisms. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Fredric L. Frye,David L. Williams
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781840765694

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Reptiles and Amphibians by Fredric L. Frye,David L. Williams Pdf

There is enormous and growing worldwide interest in reptiles and amphibians in their natural habitats and in captivity. As the number of herpetologists, and the range of their interests, increases fast, veterinary practitioners are faced by an even wider array of animals kept as pets, in collections or for research, and knowledge of reptile and amphibian medicine is thus routinely expected of them. This Self-Assessment Colour Review presents the reader with some 250 short cases in the form of colour photos and questions at different levels of expertise, plus detailed explanatory answers. The cases appear in random order, just as they would in real life, and enable the reader - by solving the clinical puzzle - to make differential diagnoses, treatment plans and prognoses. Both authors lecture internationally and Dr Frye is among the world’s foremost authorities on reptile and amphibian medicine. Experienced and less experienced veterinary practitioners and students, plus professional and amateur herpetologists, find in this Colour Review a wealth of problem-oriented information of value - and enjoyment - in their formal and informal training and continuing education.