Definition of "ecotoxicology" [ecotoxicology]

• The toxicology of a substance towards a wide range of organisms or towards an ecosystem; the study of ecotoxicity. (noun)

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• "Her research focuses on estuarine ecology and ecotoxicology, and she has published over 150 refereed papers, focusing mainly on stresses in the estuarine environment, and their effects on organisms, populations and communities."
• "My primary research interest is focused on aquatic ecology of streams and rivers, and I am also interested in ecotoxicology."
• "Dr. Patin is the author of over 200 publications (including seven books) in the field of marine ecology, oceanography, ecotoxicology, biogeochemistry, ecological monitoring, environmental management and sea protection."