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- Malformed Frogs: The Collapse of Aquatic Ecosystems
- Book
- 2008
- Published by: University of California Press
summary
The widespread appearance of frogs with deformed bodies has generated much press coverage over the past decade. Frogs with extra limbs or digits, missing limbs or digits, or misaligned appendages raise an alarming question: "Are deformed humans next?" Taking a fresh look at this disturbing environmental problem, this reference provides a balanced overview of the science behind the malformed frog phenomenon. Bringing together data from ecology, parasitology, and other disciplines, Michael Lannoo considers the possible causes of these deformities, tells which frogs have been affected, and addresses questions about what these malformations might mean to human populations. Featuring high-quality radiographic images, Malformed Frogs suggests that our focus should be on finding practical solutions, a key component of which will be controlling chemical, nutrient, and pesticide runoff into wetlands.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgment
- pp. xv-xvi
- Introduction
- pp. 1-6
- 2. Malformed Frog Types
- pp. 21-84
- 3. Hotspots
- pp. 85-104
- 5. Resolutions
- pp. 111-178
- 6. Human Malformations and Causes
- pp. 179-188
- 7. Solutions
- pp. 189-202
- Species Affected
- pp. 203-216
- Production Notes, Back Cover
- pp. 292-294
Additional Information
ISBN
9780520942530
Related ISBN(s)
9780520255883
MARC Record
OCLC
437222515
Pages
288
Launched on MUSE
2014-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No