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Marine Biology

by Castro, Peter; Huber, Michael

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8th

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9780073524160

ISBN10:

0073524166

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Hardcover

Pub. Date:

10/6/2009

Publisher(s):

McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

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Summary

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.

The Science of Marine Biology
The Sea Floor
Chemical and Physical Features of Seawater and the World Ocean
Fundamentals of Biology
The Microbial World
Multicellular Primary Producers: Seaweeds and Plants
Marine Animals Without a Backbone
Marine Fishes
Marine Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals
An Introduction to Marine Ecology
Between the Tides
Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the Sea
Life on the Continental Shelf
Coral Reefs
Life Near the Surface
The Ocean Depths
Resources from the Sea
The Impact of Humans on the Marine Environment
The Oceans and Human Affairs
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