Toxicology of Reptiles Book PDF cohesively summarizes much of the cutting-edge research taking place in fields such as reptilian endocrinology, neurophysiology, immunology, and ecology. It also addresses conservation needs along with the complications often associated with population studies. The text is easy to synthesize and apply in the evaluation and understanding of potential risks to reptiles from environmental contaminants.
This book provides a comprehensive description of the current state of knowledge of reptilian toxicology from the perspective of target organ systems. It covers major contaminant classes within each chapter, focusing on those of greatest concern. The authors highlight the most pressing information gaps, and propose priority directions for further advancement in the fields of reptilian biology, wildlife and environmental toxicology, conservation, and ecological risk assessment.
Summarizes cutting-edge research in reptilian endocrinology, neurophysiology, immunology, and ecology
Explores the use of tissue residues in reptile ecotoxicology
Provides tools for assessing the contaminant exposure and resulting effects in reptiles
Examines hepatic, renal, and adrenal toxicology
Presents the information from a target organ perspective
Covers neurological, genotoxic, toxicological, reproductive, and developmental effects
Table of Contents
Introduction to Reptilian Toxicology
Global Threats Affecting the Status of Reptile Populations
Use of Tissue Residues in Reptile Ecotoxicology: A Call for Integration and Experimentalism
Tools for Assessing Contaminant Exposure and Effects in Reptiles
Hepatic, Renal, and Adrenal Toxicology
Developmental and Reproductive Effects
Neurotoxicology and Behavioral Effects in Reptiles
Immunotoxicology and Implications for Reptilian Health
Reptilian Genotoxicity
Reptile Ecotoxicology: Studying the Effects of Contaminants on Populations
