Marine BiologyThe new, sixth edition of Marine Biology covers the basics of marine biology and takes a global, non-regional perspective, emphasizing that the world's oceans and seas are an integrated system that cannot be understood by looking in any one person's own backyard. For many students this is a new perspective. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors. |
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Page 197
... fin , are almost always the same size ( see Figure 7-9 , B ) . The fins of bony fishes generally consist of thin membranes that are supported by bony spines , or fin rays . This ar- rangement gives the fins great flexibility and ...
... fin , are almost always the same size ( see Figure 7-9 , B ) . The fins of bony fishes generally consist of thin membranes that are supported by bony spines , or fin rays . This ar- rangement gives the fins great flexibility and ...
Page 202
... fins , either caudal ( tail ) , pectoral , anal , and / or dorsal fins ( C ) . Trunkfishes and por- cupine fishes swim slowly by moving the base of the tail while the rest of the heavy body remains immo- bile . C tive bands of muscle ...
... fins , either caudal ( tail ) , pectoral , anal , and / or dorsal fins ( C ) . Trunkfishes and por- cupine fishes swim slowly by moving the base of the tail while the rest of the heavy body remains immo- bile . C tive bands of muscle ...
Page 423
... fins that consist of movable spines connected by a thin membrane ( see Figure 7-9 , B ) . This makes them dexterous and flexible . By contrast , the fins of epipelagic bony fishes tend to be stiff , which gives them the strength to ...
... fins that consist of movable spines connected by a thin membrane ( see Figure 7-9 , B ) . This makes them dexterous and flexible . By contrast , the fins of epipelagic bony fishes tend to be stiff , which gives them the strength to ...
Contents
The Sea Floor | 22 |
Chemical and Physical Features | 51 |
Part Life in the Marine | 85 |
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