Robert L. Graney

Aquatic Mesocosm Studies in Ecological Risk Assessment S

Herausgeber: Graney, Robert L; Rodgers, John H; Kennedy, James H

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A Special Publication of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Aquatic Mesocosm Studies in Ecological Risk Assessment discusses the methods currently used for conducting simulated field studies and provides a series of case histories in which mesocosm type studies have been used to assess the impact of pesticides on aquatic ecosystems. Specific chapters address the dosing and exposure components of such studies and how they influence experimental design. Advantages and disadvantages of various statistical designs are addressed in detail. Regulatory aspects of the design and interpretation of these studies are also covered. The book will be a superb reference for aquatic biologists, ecologists, toxicologists, environmental toxicologists, environmental chemists, and regulatory personnel.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 734
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 1993
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 154mm x 44mm
• Gewicht: 1161g
• ISBN-13: 9780873715928
• ISBN-10: 0873715926
• Artikelnr.: 21667502

Autorenporträt

R.L. Graney (Author) , James H. Kennedy (Author) , John H. Rodger (Author)

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Introduction and the Regulatory Background: Introduction.
Mesocosms in Risk Assessment. EPA Mesocosm Study Review. Regulatory
Endpoints and the Experimental Design of Aquatic Mesocosm. Simulated or
Actual Field Testing: A Comparison. Contaminant Effects in Marine/Estuarine
Systems: Field Studies and Scaled. Summary and Discussion. Design of
Mesocosm Studies and Statistical Analysis of Data: Introduction. Test of
Proportional Means for Mesocosm Studies. Design and Statistical Analysis of
Field Aquatic Mesocosm. Ecological Development and Biometry of Untreated
Pond Mesocosms. Applying Concentration-Response Theory to Experimental
Design of Aquatic Enclosure Studies. Optimal Design of Aquatic Field
Studies. Summary and Discussion. Management and Treatment of Mesocosms:
Introduction. Sediment Transfer and Representativeness of Mesocosm Test
Fauna. Spray Drift and Runoff Simulations of Foliar-Applied Pyrethroids to
Aquatic Mesocosms: Rates, Frequencies and Methods. Extrapolating Effects
from Mesocosm Test to Aquatic Ecosystems: Limits to Interpretation. Impact
of 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol on Plankton Communities in Limnocorrals.
Summary and Discussion. Scaling: Introduction. Fate and Biological Effects
of a Herbicide on Two Artificial Pond Ecosystems of Different Size. Earthen
Ponds vs. Fiberglass Tanks as Venues for Assessing the Impact of Pesticides
on Aquatic Environments: A Parallel Study with Sulprofos. Fate and Effects
of Cyfluthrin (Pyrethroid Insecticide) in Pond Mesocosms and Concrete.
Pyrethroid Insecticide Effects on Bluegill Sunfish in Microcosms Mesocosms
and Bluegill Impact on Microcosm Fauna. Summary and Discussion. Case
Histories: Introduction. Lambda-Cyhalothrin: A Mesocosm Study of its
Effects on Aquatic Organisms. Fate and Effects of GUTHION in Mesocosms.
Evaluation of the Ecological and Biological Effects of Tralomethrin
Utilizing an Experimental Pond System. Response of Zooplankton to Dursban
4E Insecticide in a Pond Experiment. Algal P