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Marine biology

Peter Castro, Michael E. Huber ; original artwork by William C. Ober and Claire W. Garrison

McGraw-Hill, c2019

11th ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Marine Biology covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach, using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors. Authors Castro and Huber have made a special effort to include solid basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. This science coverage is integrated with a stimulating, up-to-date overview of marine biology.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Science of Marine BiologyChapter 2 The Sea FloorChapter 3 Chemical and Physical Features of Seawater and the World OceanChapter 4 Fundamentals of BiologyChapter 5 The Microbial WorldChapter 6 Multicellular Primary Producers: Seaweeds and PlantsChapter 7 Marine Animals Without a BackboneChapter 8 Marine FishesChapter 9 Marine Reptiles, Birds, and MammalsChapter 10 An Introduction to Marine EcologyChapter 11 Between the TidesChapter 12 Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the SeaChapter 13 Life on the Continental ShelfChapter 14 Coral ReefsChapter 15 Life Near the SurfaceChapter 16 The Ocean DepthsChapter 17 Resources from the SeaChapter 18 The Impact of Humans on the Marine Environment

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Details

  • NCID
    BB29113928
  • ISBN
    • 9781260085105
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 476 p.
  • Size
    28 cm
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