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Contaminant Exposure and Effects-Terrestrial Vertebrates database (CEE-TV)

Information about ecotoxicological exposure and its effects on terrestrial vertebrates residing in estuarine and coastal habitats like the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Coasts, Alaska and Hawaii, as well as the Great Lakes. These vertebrates include birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. The data is a compilation of results from computerized More...

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Biological and Ecotoxicological Characteristics of Terrestrial Vertebrates Introduction

Written summaries of biological characteristics and contaminant exposure and effects data for 38 coastal and estuarine terrestrial vertebrates are available. Species were selected based on their previous use in contaminant monitoring, their status as valued natural resources, or as representatives of taxonomic groups. Characterizations were More...

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Giant Garter Snake Habitat Ecosystem Initiative

Radio transmitters, passively induce transponder (PIT) tags, visual surveys, and other methods and techniques are being evaluated to determine the habitat use and life history characteristics of the giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas), a species endemic to Central Valley wetlands and federally listed as threatened.

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