Habitat, population dynamics, and metal levels in colonial waterbirds: a food chain approach
Auteur :
Burger, Joanna / Gochfeld, Michael
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367574765
Date de publication :
30 juin 2020
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Based on longitudinal studies—some into their fifth decade—of colonial waterbirds, this book provides a clear picture of the corrosive effects of heavy metals in the aquatic environment today. Colonial-nesting birds can serve as excellent bioindicators and sentinels for both human and ecological health. This book takes a food-web, ecosystem appr