Marine Biology
McGraw-Hill Professional (Verlag)
978-0-07-722124-9 (ISBN)
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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).
Principles of Marine Science 1 The Science of Marine Biology 2 The Sea Floor 3 Chemical and Physical Features of Seawater and the World Ocean 4 Fundamentals of Biology The Organisms of the Sea 5 The Microbial World 6 Multicellular Primary Producers: Seaweeds and Plants 7 Marine Animals without a Backbone 8 Marine Fishes 9 Marine Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals Structure and Function of Marine Ecosystems 10 An Introduction to Marine Ecology 11 Between the Tides 12 Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the Sea 13 Life on the Continental Shelf 14 Coral Reefs 15 Life Near the Surface 16 The Ocean Depths Humans and the Sea 17 Resources from the Sea 18 The Impact of Humans on the Marine Environment 19 The Oceans and Human AffairsAppendix A Units of Measurement Appendix B Selected Field Guides and Other Useful References for the Identification of Marine Organisms
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.11.2007 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 234 x 279 mm |
| Gewicht | 1329 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Limnologie / Meeresbiologie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-07-722124-9 / 0077221249 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-07-722124-9 / 9780077221249 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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