Environmental Contaminants in Biota

• Other Authors: Bey, W. Nelson (Editor), Meador, James P. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2011
• Subjects: Applied ecology; Environmental science, engineering & technology; Biology, life sciences; Zoology & animal sciences; 2e; Biota; Concentrations; Contaminants; Environmental
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

amining tissue residues of contaminants in biota reveals the movement of contaminants within organisms and through food chains as well as the context for understanding and quantifying injuries to organisms and their communities. Yet tissue concentrations of some contaminants are especially challengi...