An introduction to aquatic toxicology

by Nikinmaa, M., (Mikko)

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Title Statements

  • Full title :An introduction to aquatic toxicology / Mikko Nikinmaa, Professor of Zoology, Department of Biology, Laboratory of Animal Physiology, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.

Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2014

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The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (xi, 240 pages) : : color illustrations

Edition Identifiers

  • oclc:on1065705941
  • LC Classification:QH90.8.T68
  • Dewey Decimal:571.9/5

Table of Contents

Introduction: What is aquatic toxicology? -- What causes aquatic contamination? -- Principles of water purification -- Sources and transport of chemicals in aquatic systems -- The most important experimental designs and organisms in aquatic toxicology -- Factors affecting the bioavailability of chemicals -- Chemical uptake by organisms -- Chemical distribution in organisms -- Detoxification -- Excretion of compounds from organisms -- Effects on organisms -- Bioindicators and biomarkers -- Interactions between chemicals -- Acute and chronic toxicity -- Interactions between natural environmental factors and toxicity -- Effects of chemicals on aquatic populations -- Effects of chemicals on aquatic communities and ecosystems -- Modeling toxicity.

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Subjects

WATER POLLUTION

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Nikinmaa, M., (Mikko)

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