Marine BiologyMarine 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. |
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Page 133
... Humans and other verte- brates have billions of microscopic nerve cells , or neurons , electrically excitable cells involved in the transmission and storage of information . The sea hare , a shell - less gastropod , has only about ...
... Humans and other verte- brates have billions of microscopic nerve cells , or neurons , electrically excitable cells involved in the transmission and storage of information . The sea hare , a shell - less gastropod , has only about ...
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... humans , maybe even more so . Are they really that smart ? There is no question that cetaceans are among the most intelligent of animals . Dolphins , killer whales , and pilot whales in captivity quickly learn tricks . Bot- tlenose ...
... humans , maybe even more so . Are they really that smart ? There is no question that cetaceans are among the most intelligent of animals . Dolphins , killer whales , and pilot whales in captivity quickly learn tricks . Bot- tlenose ...
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... human cultures that developed along coastal regions from prehistoric times . otters . Culture , which includes the compo- nents of the environment created by humans , is reflected in a multitude of ways . It encompasses objects like ...
... human cultures that developed along coastal regions from prehistoric times . otters . Culture , which includes the compo- nents of the environment created by humans , is reflected in a multitude of ways . It encompasses objects like ...
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The Sea Floor | 19 |
The Geological Provinces of the Ocean | 33 |
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