In this chapter, we discuss how environmental variability affects the exposure of organisms and ecological systems to stressors, and give guidance on how to understand influences of stressors. We consider the characteristics of environmental variability and issues relating to the measurement of environmental variation. We discuss how to select the optimal indicators of ecological response in a variable natural environment. Finally, we suggest some approaches to incorporate environmental variability into resource management. In all cases we employ examples and case studies throughout to illustrate principles.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Title | Role of environmental variability in evaluating stressor effects |
| Authors | Samuel N. Luoma |
| Publication Type | Book Chapter |
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Index ID | 70199233 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Research Program - Western Branch; Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |