Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles - 9781420064162

CRC Press

Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and ReptilesAuthor(s): Donald W. Sparling, Greg Linder, Christine A. Bishop, Sherry Krest\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781420064162, 978-1420064162\nSynopsis\nBuilding 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. \n\nNew in the second.