As employed here, the term biomonitors denotes those aquatic species which accumulate
trace metals in their tissues and may therefore be analysed to monitor the bioavailability of …

▪ Abstract Growing plant cells are shaped by an extensible wall that is a complex amalgam
of cellulose microfibrils bonded noncovalently to a matrix of hemicelluloses, pectins, and …

Biomonitors can be used to establish geographical and/or temporal variations in the
bioavailabilities of heavy metals in the marine environment, offering time-integrated …

Large volumes of produced water are generated and discharged to the coastal and ocean
waters worldwide from offshore oil and gas production facilities. There is concern that the …

Bivalves, such as clams and oysters, are species having two-valved shells. In the marine
ecosystem these species play a unique and essential role. This book examines the ecology …

We chronicle the extensive influence over the past forty years of Professor Edward D.
Goldberg and his call in 1975 for a “Mussel Watch” or bivalve sentinel organism approach to …

Ecology of Estuaries represents the most definitive and comprehensive source of reference
information available on the human impact on estuarine ecosystems. The volume discusses …

This extensive handbook presents up-to-date coverage of significant developments in
estuarine and marine pollution. Multidisciplinary in approach, Practical Handbook of …

Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are among the non-toxic nanoparticles (NPs) that have
magnetic capabilities. It is hypothesized that SiNPs may be able to reduce toxic effects …

Laboratory experiments employing radiotracer methodology were conducted to determine
the assimilation efficiencies from ingested natural seston, the influx rates from the dissolved …