Toxicology of reptiles
By: edited by Susan C. Gardner, Eva Oberdörster.
Contributors: Gardner, Susan C.; Oberdörster, Eva.
Series: New perspectives; New perspectives (Taylor & Francis)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis; CRC Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Boca Raton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 310
ISBN-13: 9780849327155
Subjects: Reptiles -- Effect of pollution on.; Reptiles -- Ecophysiology.
Description: "This book provides a comprehensive description of the current state of knowledge of reptilian toxicology from the perspective of target organ systems. It covers major contaminant classes within each chapter, focusing on those of greatest concern. The authors highlight the most pressing information gaps, and propose priority directions for further advancement in the fields of reptilian biology, wildlife and environmental toxicology, conservation, and ecological risk assessment."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.