Publication Details |
| Category | Text Publication |
| Reference Category | Journals |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.baae.2007.08.008 |
| Title (Primary) | An ecological perspective in aquatic ecotoxicology: approaches and challenges |
| Author | Schmitt-Jansen, M.; Veit, U.; Dudel, G.; Altenburger, R.
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| Source Titel | Basic and Applied Ecology |
| Year | 2008 |
| Department | BIOTOX |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Page From | 337 |
| Page To | 345 |
| Language | englisch |
| Keywords | Theoretical ecology; Disturbance and stress ecology; PICT; Periphyton; SSD; Toxicity assessment; SQT; Community ecotoxicology |
| Abstract | This paper aims to highlight the considerable potential of a better integration of ecological theory in aquatic ecotoxicology. It outlines how community ecology, studies on trophic interaction and disturbance ecology could provide an enhanced theoretical basis for aquatic ecotoxicology and increase ecological relevance in environmental risk assessment of chemicals. Based on the literature and own research, approaches from aquatic ecotoxicology are presented, which are based on ecological considerations and address a higher level of biological complexity for risk assessment strategies of chemicals. The concepts of species-sensitivity distribution (SSD), pollution-induced community tolerance (PICT), the use of model ecosystems and the sediment quality triad (SQT) in ecological risk assesment as well as inputs from ecotoxicology into landscape ecology are illustrated. These examples aim to evidence aquatic ecotoxicology as a rewarding field of ecological research. |
| Persistent UFZ Identifier | https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=1419 |
| Schmitt-Jansen, M., Veit, U., Dudel, G., Altenburger, R. (2008): An ecological perspective in aquatic ecotoxicology: approaches and challenges Basic Appl. Ecol. 9 (4), 337 - 345 10.1016/j.baae.2007.08.008 |
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