Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles 2nd Edition by Donald W Sparling ISBN 8504691500 9788504691504

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ISBN 10: 8504691500
ISBN 13: 9788504691504
Author: Donald W Sparling

Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles 2nd Table of contents:

1. Recent Advancements in Amphibian and Reptile Ecotoxicology

• 1.1 Current Status of Ecotoxicological Research on Amphibians and Reptiles

  • 1.1.1 Source of Publication Information

  • 1.1.2 Comparisons Among Vertebrates

  • 1.1.3 Productivity Within Amphibians and Reptiles

    • 1.1.3.1 Amphibians

    • 1.1.3.2 Reptiles

  • 1.1.4 Conclusions

• 1.2 What’s in This Book?

• References

2. Declines and the Global Status of Amphibians

• 2.1 Amphibian Declines: Defining the Problem

• 2.2 Potential Causes of the Amphibian Decline Crisis

  • 2.2.1 Habitat Destruction

  • 2.2.2 Exotic Predators

  • 2.2.3 Environmental Contamination

  • 2.2.4 Human Utilization

  • 2.2.5 Disease

    • 2.2.5.1 Ranaviruses

    • 2.2.5.2 Saprolegnia and Other Fungal Pathogens

    • 2.2.5.3 Amphibian Chytrid Fungus

      • 2.2.5.3.1 Characteristics

      • 2.2.5.3.2 Emergence and Persistence

      • 2.2.5.3.3 Determinants of Vulnerability

  • 2.2.6 Limb Malformations and Parasitic Disease

  • 2.2.7 Ultraviolet Radiation

  • 2.2.8 Climate Change

• 2.3 Management of Amphibian Populations

• 2.4 Summary and Conclusions

• References

3. The Global Status of Reptiles and Causes of Their Decline

• 3.1 Determining Species and Population Status

• 3.2 Causes of Reptile Declines

  • 3.2.1 Habitat Loss

  • 3.2.2 Unsustainable Removal

  • 3.2.3 Environmental Contamination

  • 3.2.4 Climate Change

  • 3.2.5 Invasive Species

  • 3.2.6 Disease and Parasitism

  • 3.2.7 Cascading Declines

• 3.3 Global Population Status

  • 3.3.1 Testudines

  • 3.3.2 Crocodilians

  • 3.3.3 Lacertilians

  • 3.3.4 Serpents

• 3.4 Conclusion

• Acknowledgments

• References

4. Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles in a Nutshell

• 4.1 Historical Developments

  • 4.1.1 Amphibians

  • 4.1.2 Reptiles

• 4.2 Contaminant Exposure Pathways

• 4.3 Laboratory Toxicity Assessment

  • 4.3.1 Amphibians

  • 4.3.2 Reptiles

• 4.4 Mesocosm Studies

• 4.5 Field Studies

• 4.6 Biomarkers of Exposure and Effect

• 4.7 Recurring and Emerging Issues

  • 4.7.1 Recurring Issues

  • 4.7.2 Emerging Chemical Contaminants

  • 4.7.3 Multiple Stressors

• 4.8 Summary

• Acknowledgments

• References

5. Physiological Ecology of Amphibians and Reptiles

• 5.1 Chemical Exposure and Energetics

• 5.2 Exposure Pathways

• 5.3 Life History Traits and Exposure

  • 5.3.1 Dietary and Digestive

  • 5.3.2 Thermoregulation and Excretion

  • 5.3.3 Dermal and Respiratory

• 5.4 Endpoints Linked to Exposure

  • Growth

  • Reproduction and Endocrinology

    • Pineal, Hypothalamus, Pituitary

    • Female and Male Systems

• 5.5 Reproductive Ecology

• 5.6 Development (Sex, Metamorphosis, Endocrine Disruption)

• 5.7 Behavior and Sensory Impact

• 5.8 Biomarkers and Energetics-Based Tools

• 5.9 Interaction with Environmental Factors (UV, Stress)

• 5.10 Evaluating Exposure in the Field

• Research Needs

• Dedication

• References

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