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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 synthes

    Table of Contents

    Recent Advancements in Amphibian and Reptile Ecotoxicology. Declines and the Global Status of Amphibians. The Global Status of Reptiles and Causes of Their Decline. Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles in a Nutshell. Physiological Ecology of Amphibians and Reptiles: Natural History and Life History Attributes Framing Chemical Exposure in the Field. Effects of Current Use Pesticides on Amphibians. Ecotoxicology of Pesticides in Reptiles. Atrazine in the Environment and Its Implications for Amphibians and Reptiles. Ecotoxicology of Organic Contaminants to Amphibians. Organic Contaminants in Reptiles. Interdisciplinary and Hierarchical Approaches for Studying the Effects of Metals and Metalloids on Amphibians. The Ecotoxicology of Metals in Reptiles. Solar UV Radiation and Amphibians: Factors Mitigating Injury. Multiple Stressors and Indirect Food Web Effects of Contaminants on Herptofauna. Emerging Contaminants and Their Potential Effects on Amphibians and Reptiles. A Decade of Deformities: Advances in Our Understanding of Amphibian Malformations and Their Implications. Population Estimation Methods for Amphibians and Reptiles. Epilogue: Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles — Where Should Be We Going and How Do We Get There? Appendix.

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      Publisher CRC Press Inc
      Published 1 February 2010
      ISBN-13 9781420064162
      978-1420064162
      ISBN-10 1420064169
      Also in:
      Science & Nature Biochemistry Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Aquaculture and fish-farming

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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 synthes

        Table of Contents

        Recent Advancements in Amphibian and Reptile Ecotoxicology. Declines and the Global Status of Amphibians. The Global Status of Reptiles and Causes of Their Decline. Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles in a Nutshell. Physiological Ecology of Amphibians and Reptiles: Natural History and Life History Attributes Framing Chemical Exposure in the Field. Effects of Current Use Pesticides on Amphibians. Ecotoxicology of Pesticides in Reptiles. Atrazine in the Environment and Its Implications for Amphibians and Reptiles. Ecotoxicology of Organic Contaminants to Amphibians. Organic Contaminants in Reptiles. Interdisciplinary and Hierarchical Approaches for Studying the Effects of Metals and Metalloids on Amphibians. The Ecotoxicology of Metals in Reptiles. Solar UV Radiation and Amphibians: Factors Mitigating Injury. Multiple Stressors and Indirect Food Web Effects of Contaminants on Herptofauna. Emerging Contaminants and Their Potential Effects on Amphibians and Reptiles. A Decade of Deformities: Advances in Our Understanding of Amphibian Malformations and Their Implications. Population Estimation Methods for Amphibians and Reptiles. Epilogue: Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles — Where Should Be We Going and How Do We Get There? Appendix.

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