Marine Biology
3rd Edition
Published on 30. June 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-07-012197-3 (ISBN)
Description
This introductory text takes a global approach in demonstrating how the oceans function as a part of a global, integrated system. Using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide, the book seeks to illustrate the ocean's importance to humanity.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
colour illustrations, photographs, glossary, maps
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
1270 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-012197-3 (9780070121973)
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Peter Castro | Michael E. Huber
Marine Biology
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Content
Part I Principles of marine science: the science of marine biology; the sea floor; chemical and physical features of the world ocean. Part II Life in the marine environment: the business of life; marine prokaryotes, protists, fungi and plants; marine animals without a backbone; marine fishes; marine reptiles, birds and mammals. Part III Structure and function of the marine ecosystem: an introduction to ecology; between the tides; estuaries - where the rivers meet the sea; life on the continental shelf; coral reefs; life near the surface; the ocean depths. Part IV Humans and the sea: resources from the sea; the impact of humans on the marine environment; the oceans and human affairs.