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1. Ecological Biomarkers

   Indicators of Ecotoxicological Effects

   Edited by Claude Amiard-Triquet, Jean-Claude Amiard, Philip S. Rainbow

   With contributions from experts in the field, this book presents a synthesis of the state of the art in the methodology of biomarkers and its contribution to ecological risk assessment. The text explores the latest knowledge and thinking on this very important approach for the assessment of...

   Published November 25th 2012 by CRC Press
2. Tolerance to Environmental Contaminants

   Edited by Claude Amiard-Triquet, Philip S. Rainbow, Michele Romeo

   Series: Environmental and Ecological Risk Assessment

   Tolerance, the ability of populations to cope with the chemical stress resulting from toxic contaminants, has been described in many organisms from bacteria to fungi, from phytoplankton to terrestrial flowering plants, and from invertebrates such as worms to vertebrates like fish and amphibians....

   Published January 20th 2011 by CRC Press
3. Environmental Assessment of Estuarine Ecosystems

   A Case Study

   Edited by Claude Amiard-Triquet, Philip S. Rainbow

   Series: Environmental and Ecological Risk Assessment

   Estuaries in every country exemplify the same paradox — they are among the most productive ecosystems and also among the most impacted by anthropogenic activities. And although estuarine biodiversity is key to the ecological and economic health of coastal regions, estuaries are exposed to toxic...

   Published February 10th 2009 by CRC Press