Total or biomimetic extracts or direct contact exposure? [Elektronische Ressource] : comparative research towards a realistic ecotoxicological characterisation of sediments / presented by Thomas-Benjamin Seiler

Dissertationsubmitted to the Combined Faculties for the Natural Sciencesand for Mathematics of the Ruperto-Carola University of Heidelberg, Germany,for the degree of Doctor of Natural SciencesPresented by: Diploma biologist Thomas-Benjamin SeilerBorn in: ErlangenDate of oral examination: …...................................Total or biomimetic extracts or direct contact exposure?Comparative research towards a realisticecotoxicological characterisation of sedimentsReferees: Prof Dr Thomas BraunbeckHeidelberg Institute of Zoology, University of HeidelbergProf Dr Heinz KarraschGeographical Institute, University of HeidelbergAcknowledgements"Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."Albert SchweitzerIf a PhD thesis represents more than just the product of laboratory work and scientific writing, this is surely due to the persons who were directly and indirectly involved. Hence, my deep gratitudes go to all those colleagues and friends accompanying me throughout these very enjoyable years of scientific research.First of all, I would like to thank Prof Dr Thomas Braunbeck, Aquatic Ecology & Toxicology Section at the Heidelberg Institute of Zoology, for giving me the opportunity to prepare my thesis under his official supervision and, thus, being my first referee.