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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... Atlantic or Indian oceans . Approximately 180 million years ago a new rift appeared between North America and the combined continents of South America and Africa ( Fig . 2.156 ) . This rift was the beginning of the Mid- Atlantic Ridge ...
... Atlantic or Indian oceans . Approximately 180 million years ago a new rift appeared between North America and the combined continents of South America and Africa ( Fig . 2.156 ) . This rift was the beginning of the Mid- Atlantic Ridge ...
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... Atlantic Ocean- Panthalassa Laurasia Gondwana Tethys Sea ( b ) New rifts forming India South Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Gondwana broken up Atlantic Ocean Panthalassa North America , Greenland , and Europe separate ...
... Atlantic Ocean- Panthalassa Laurasia Gondwana Tethys Sea ( b ) New rifts forming India South Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Gondwana broken up Atlantic Ocean Panthalassa North America , Greenland , and Europe separate ...
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... Atlantic East Central Atlantic Anchovy 30 ° Squids Shrimps Taiwan م Anchovy Pacific 3,590,989 1,777,837 Sardine : Mackerels Africa Anchovy 9,754,321 Tunas Kiribati Australia Tunas Tunas East Central Pacific 1,443,728 Anchovy Tunas ...
... Atlantic East Central Atlantic Anchovy 30 ° Squids Shrimps Taiwan م Anchovy Pacific 3,590,989 1,777,837 Sardine : Mackerels Africa Anchovy 9,754,321 Tunas Kiribati Australia Tunas Tunas East Central Pacific 1,443,728 Anchovy Tunas ...
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The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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