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Biomonitoring of Trace Aquatic Contaminants
Phillips, D. J.; Rainbow, Philip S.
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paperback. Num Pages: 372 pages, 109 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 487.
Twenty years ago, researchers wishing to identify contaminated areas in aquatic environments generally took water samples, and analysed them badly (as we have since discovered) for a few "pollutants" which were of topical note at the time (and which could be quantified by the methods then available). Today, the use of aquatic organisms as biomonitors in preference to water analysis has become commonplace, and many national and interna tional programmes exist around the world involving such studies. We believe that this trend will continue, and have complete faith in the methodology (when it is employed correctly). We hope that the ... Read more
Twenty years ago, researchers wishing to identify contaminated areas in aquatic environments generally took water samples, and analysed them badly (as we have since discovered) for a few "pollutants" which were of topical note at the time (and which could be quantified by the methods then available). Today, the use of aquatic organisms as biomonitors in preference to water analysis has become commonplace, and many national and interna tional programmes exist around the world involving such studies. We believe that this trend will continue, and have complete faith in the methodology (when it is employed correctly). We hope that the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
372
Condition
New
Number of Pages
372
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401091312
SKU
V9789401091312
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Reviews for Biomonitoring of Trace Aquatic Contaminants
I recommend this as a reference book to a wide audience. - Science of the Total Environment