Risk assessment of metal-contaminated habitats based on responses in the field is
complicated by the evolution of local, metal-resistant ecotypes. The unpredictability of …

This chapter discusses the differential response of individuals and populations exposed to
heavy metals or metalloids and evidence for the evolution of tolerance in exposed …

This chapter demonstrates the significant role that essential metal regulation may play in
toxic metal assimilation by terrestrial invertebrates, and how, in turn, this may determine their …

Bioaccumulated toxic metals in tolerant biomonitors are indicators of metal bioavailability
and can be calibrated against metal‐specific responses in sensitive species, thus creating a …

This book provides an in-depth discussion of various aspects of metal ecotoxicology. State-
of-the-art information and techniques in areas ranging from metal behavior in surface waters …

Given the inherent variability of aquatic systems, predicting the in situ effects of contaminants
on such ecosystems still represents a major challenge for ecotoxicology. In this context …

Background New methods are needed for research into non-model organisms, to monitor
the effects of toxic disruption at both the molecular and functional organism level. We …

The occurrence of genetic adaptation to heavy metals in natural populations of terrestrial
invertebrates is evaluated from literature data. Five criteria for adaptation evidence are …

This chapter addresses the interpretation of accumulated trace metal concentrations in one
component of the biota—in this case aquatic invertebrates. Aquatic invertebrates represent …

Toxicogenomics has provided innovative approaches to chemical screening, risk
assessment, and predictive toxicology. If applied to ecotoxicology, genomics tools could …