Handbook of Ecotoxicological Terms

A handbook of ecotoxicological terms that comprises a series of key terms followed by a glossary that regroups words or expressions, the meaning of which is deemed of importance to enhance the knowledge of readers. It include term definitions such as biotic ligand model, ecological risk assessment, ecotoxicogenomics and sediment triad.

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The handbook of ecotoxicological terms will comprise a series of key terms produced by invited authors followed by a comprehensive glossary that will regroup words or expressions, the meaning of which is deemed of importance to enhance the knowledge of readers. In a sense, this book is intended to be a blend between a kind of encyclopedia of designated terms relevant to the field of modern aquatic toxicology and a dictionary of complementary accessory words. This book, for example, will include term definitions such as biotic ligand model, ecological risk assessment, ecotoxicogenomics, environmental effects monitoring and sediment triad.