Environmental Contaminants in Biota

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...

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Other Authors: Bey, W. Nelson (Editor), Meador, James P. (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2011
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