Marine Biology - Peter Castro, Michael Huber

Marine Biology

Buch | Softcover
480 Seiten
2015 | 10th edition
McGraw-Hill Education (Verlag)
978-1-259-25199-3 (ISBN)
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Covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach, using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. This text is designed for non-majors. It also features basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method.
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.

Peter Castro a Professor of Biological Sciences at the California State Polytechnic University. Michael E. Huber a Chair of GESAMP (Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection).

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

Erscheint lt. Verlag 16.11.2015
Verlagsort OH
Sprache englisch
Maße 229 x 274 mm
Gewicht 948 g
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Biologie Limnologie / Meeresbiologie
ISBN-10 1-259-25199-3 / 1259251993
ISBN-13 978-1-259-25199-3 / 9781259251993
Zustand Neuware
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