The Toxicology of Fishes

The Toxicology of Fishes

Edited by Richard T. Di Giulio and David E. Hinton, this comprehensive reference examines how chemical pollutants affect fish health, development, reproduction, and survival. It explores the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of chemicals, along with the mechanisms of toxic effects on different organ systems. Combining scientific principles, research methods, and real-world case studies, the book supports the assessment of aquatic pollution and ecological risks.

Key Features:

• Explains fundamental principles of fish toxicology
• Examines the bioavailability of chemicals in aquatic environments
• Covers chemical absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in fish
• Explores mechanisms of chemical toxicity at biochemical and molecular levels
• Discusses effects on growth, reproduction, development, and differentiation
• Examines impacts on target organs and the development of cancer
• Explores how fish may develop resistance to chemical toxicity
• Describes toxicity testing, biomarkers, and simulated ecosystem studies
• Explains modeling approaches and ecological risk assessment methods
• Includes field investigations, 238 illustrations, 70 tables, and 50 equations