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1 online resource (xviii, 997 pages) : illustrations |
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Trace metals and other contaminants in the environment ; 6 |
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Trace metals in the environment ; 6.
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| Contents |
Cover -- Contents -- List of contributors -- About the editors -- Preface -- Part I: General aspects and integrative approaches -- Chapter 1. Definitions, strategies and principles for bioindication/biomonitoring of the environment -- Chapter 2. Bioindicators and environmental stress assessment -- Chapter 3. Bioindicators and biomonitors for policy, legislation and administration -- Chapter 4. Bioindicators for ecosystem management, with special reference to freshwater systems -- Chapter 5. Predicting toxic effects of contaminants in ecosystems using single species investigations -- Part II: Bioindicators in use -- Part IIa: Standard tests -- Chapter 6. Biomarkers -- Chapter 7. Ecotoxicity testing -- Part IIb: Microbial indicators -- Chapter 8. Microbial indicators -- Part IIc: Lower plants -- Chapter 9. Algae as ecological bio-indicators -- Chapter 10. Bryophytes -- Chapter 11. Biomonitors in use: lichens and metal air pollution -- Part IId: Higher plants -- Chapter 12. The use of higher plants as bioindicators -- Chapter 13. Higher plants as accumulative bioindicators -- Chapter 14. Plant biodiversity and environmental stress -- Part IIe: Invertebrates -- Chapter 15. Nematodes -- Chapter 16. Oligochaeta -- Chapter 17. Molluscs as bioindicators -- Part IIf: Vertebrates -- Chapter 18. Fish as bioindicators -- Chapter 19. Biomonitoring with birds -- Chapter 20. Mammals as biomonitors -- Part III: International programmes for biomonitoring purposes -- Chapter 21. Environmental specimen banking -- Chapter 22. Some concepts and future developments: developing agri-biodiversity indicators as a tool for policy makers -- Chapter 23. USEPA biomonitoring and bioindicator concepts needed to evaluate the biological integrity of aquatic systems -- Chapter 24. IAEA approaches to assessment of chemical elements in atmosphere -- Chapter 25. Bioindicators and the indicator approach of the European Environment Agency -- Chapter 26. Critical assessment of international marine monitoring programmes for biological effects of contaminants in the North-East Atlantic area -- Subject index -- Last Page |
| Summary |
This book provides comprehensive single source coverage of bioindication/biomonitoring in the fields of ecology, ecotoxicology and environmental sciences; from the ecological basics to the effects of chemicals on the environment and the latest test strategies. Contributions by leading figures in ecology from around the world reflect the broad scope of current thinking and research, making this volume essential reading for informed professionals and students |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Indicators (Biology)
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Environmental monitoring.
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Biochemical markers.
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Biotic communities.
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Biomarkers
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Ecosystem
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Environmental Monitoring
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SCIENCE -- Environmental Science (see also Chemistry -- Environmental)
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Environmental Policy.
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Biotic communities
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Biochemical markers
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Environmental monitoring
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Indicators (Biology)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Markert, B. A. (Bernd A.)
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Breure, A. M. (Anton M.)
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Zechmeister, H. G. (Harald G.)
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| ISBN |
9780080441771 |
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0080441777 |
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9780080527970 |
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0080527973 |
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