Fish and wildlife species as sentinels of environmental endocrine disruption
January 1, 1998
This chapter provides an overview of the history and criteria for use of captive and free-ranging fish and wildlife (amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals) species as sentinels of potential environmental endocrine disruption. Biochemical, behavioral, physiological, immunological, genetic, reproductive, developmental, and ecological correlates of endocrine disruption in these sentinels are presented and reviewed. In addition, data needs to promote better use of sentinel species in the assessment of endocrine disruption are discussed.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fish and wildlife species as sentinels of environmental endocrine disruption |
| Authors | S.R. Sheffield, J.M. Matter, Barnett A. Rattner, P.D. Guiney |
| Publication Type | Book Chapter |
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Index ID | 5210876 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |