Ecotoxicology of earthworms

This book reviews the current science of toxicology testing using earthworms. The contributors address issues concerned with the methods of testing in laboratory and in the field, and the approaches to risk assessment. Looks directly and fully into the issue of pesticide hazards to earthworms and the environmental consequences. This important and timely publication follows the first major meeting of SETAC - Europe (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry in Europe).