Ecotoxicology of organic contaminants to amphibians
By: D. W. Sparling
Edited by: Donald W. Sparling, Greg L. Linder, and Christine A. Bishop
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Abstract
The effects of organic contaminants on amphibians are poorly known but of considerable interest. These contaminants include the highly toxic dioxins and furans as well as PCBs, PAHs and organochlorine pesticides. Although these compounds may have lower acute toxicity than dioxins and furans, they have been implicated in several problems associated with genotoxicity, endocrine disruption, malformations and reduced growth. There is evidence that amphibian tadpoles bioaccumulate these organic compounds and may have biological concentrating factors ranging in the hundreds. This chapter reviews what is known about the effects and concentrations of organic contaminants in amphibians and provides recommendations for further research
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Sparling, D.W., 2000, Ecotoxicology of organic contaminants to amphibians, chap. of Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles, p. 461-494, https://doi.org/10.1201/EBK1420064162-c9.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Ecotoxicology of organic contaminants to amphibians |
| DOI | 10.1201/EBK1420064162-c9 |
| Publication Date | July 08, 2010 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry |
| Publisher location | Pensacola, FL. |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | xv, 877 |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Other Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles |
| First page | 461 |
| Last page | 494 |