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Description: |
310 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: Introduction to reptilian toxicology / Susan C. Gardner -- Global threats affecting the status of reptile populations / Lisa Irwin and Kelly Irwin -- Use of tissue residues in reptile ecotoxicology : a call for integration and experimentalism / William A. Hopkins -- Tools for assessing contaminant exposure and effects in reptiles / Carys L. Mitchelmore, Christopher L. Rowe and Allen R. Place -- Hepatic, renal, and adrenal toxicology / Patricia McClellan-Green, Malin Celander and Eva Oberdörster -- Developmental and reproductive effects / Emily Willingham -- Neurotoxicology and behavioral effects in reptiles / Joanna Burger -- Immunotoxicology and implications for reptilian health / Jennifer M. Keller, Margie M. Peden-Adams and A. Alonso Aguirre -- Reptilian genotoxicity / Apolonia Novillo [and others] -- Reptile ecotoxicology : studying the effects of contaminants on populations / Kyle W. Selcer. |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Review: "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."--Jacket. |
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Elect. Loc./Access: |
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0647/2005049107-d.html |