Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Two simple algorithms for refining mammalian receptor selection in ecological risk assessments.

Lawrence V Tannenbaum1

  • 1US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, MCHB-TS-REH, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010-5403, USA. larry.tannenbaum@us.army.mil

Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management
|April 28, 2006
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Rodent Sperm Analysis: A rationale for and path toward acceptance and use in ecological risk assessment.

The Science of the total environment·2020
Same author

Commentary: An open appeal to the EPA for Superfund ERA reform.

Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)·2019
Same author

Ingestion of a Single 2.3 mm Lead Pellet by Laying Roller Pigeon Hens Reduces Egg Size and Adversely Affects F1 Generation Hatchlings.

Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology·2017
Same author

Overstated risk conclusions: Wide-ranging mammals.

Integrated environmental assessment and management·2017
Same author

Validating mammalian resistance to stressor-mediated reproductive impact using rodent sperm analysis.

Ecotoxicology (London, England)·2016
Same author

Exposure Duration-Dependent Ovarian Recovery in Methoxychlor-Treated Mice.

Birth defects research. Part B, Developmental and reproductive toxicology·2015
Same journal

Boring into groundwater impact predictions of hardrock mines in Canada reveals inconsistent modelling timelines, monitoring plans, and consideration of climate change.

Integrated environmental assessment and management·2026
Same journal

Brazilian soil conditions in ecotoxicological tests: do international protocols represent the reality?

Integrated environmental assessment and management·2026
Same journal

Correction to: Evaluation of pesticide residues in cereals at BBCH 30-39 to inform the wild mammals risk assessment (medium herbivorous scenario).

Integrated environmental assessment and management·2026
Same journal

Valuation of River Ecosystem Services by Rural Communities in the Colombian Orinoquia: A Volunteer Labor-for-Restoration Choice Experiment.

Integrated environmental assessment and management·2026
Same journal

Beyond Source Restrictions: Combined Mitigation Strategies Substantially Reduce Emissions and Exposure of Intentionally Added Microplastics in the UK.

Integrated environmental assessment and management·2026
Same journal

The role of Life Cycle Assessment in the Safe and Sustainable by Design: lessons learnt from a case study.

Integrated environmental assessment and management·2026
See all related articles

Many mammals are not spatially relevant for ecological risk assessments (ERA) at contaminated sites. Screening mammals for spatial relevance can simplify terrestrial ERAs, potentially excluding them entirely from smaller sites.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Ecotoxicology
  • Risk Assessment

Background:

  • Existing guidelines for ecological risk assessments (ERA) at contaminated sites often include mammals.
  • The spatial relevance of commonly selected mammalian receptors is frequently overlooked.
  • This oversight can lead to inefficient and overly complex risk assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce two algorithms for screening mammalian receptors based on spatial relevance.
  • To demonstrate that most mammals are not spatially relevant for typical contaminated sites.
  • To propose simplifying terrestrial ERAs by excluding non-relevant mammalian receptors.

Main Methods:

  • Development and application of two simple algorithms.
  • Utilizing readily available spatial distribution data, such as animal density.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Determining the minimum site size (80-100 acres) required for most mammalian receptors to be spatially relevant.

    • Main Results:

    • The algorithms indicate that the majority of mammalian receptors lack spatial relevance at most hazardous waste sites.
    • Contaminated sites are generally smaller than the threshold size (80-100 acres) needed for mammalian relevance.
    • Many terrestrial ERAs could potentially exclude mammals without compromising assessment validity.

    Conclusions:

    • Incorporating a spatial relevance screen for mammals can significantly streamline ecological risk assessments.
    • Decision-makers should be aware of the limited spatial relevance of many mammals in terrestrial ERAs.
    • Excluding non-relevant mammals can improve efficiency and focus resources on more pertinent ecological concerns.