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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... Algae Most green algae ( phylum Chlorophyta ) are restricted to freshwater and terrestrial environments . Only around 10 % of the estimated 7,000 species are marine . This , however , does not mean that green algae are uncommon in the ...
... Algae Most green algae ( phylum Chlorophyta ) are restricted to freshwater and terrestrial environments . Only around 10 % of the estimated 7,000 species are marine . This , however , does not mean that green algae are uncommon in the ...
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... alga . Some. known species are marine . Brown algae are often the dominant primary producers on temperate and polar rocky coasts . They include the most complex and the largest of the seaweeds , the kelps . The brown algae include ...
... alga . Some. known species are marine . Brown algae are often the dominant primary producers on temperate and polar rocky coasts . They include the most complex and the largest of the seaweeds , the kelps . The brown algae include ...
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... Algae There are more species of marine red algae ( phylum Rhodophyta ) than of ma- rine green and brown algae combined . Among other features , they are character- ized by having red pigments called phy- cobilins , which mask ...
... Algae There are more species of marine red algae ( phylum Rhodophyta ) than of ma- rine green and brown algae combined . Among other features , they are character- ized by having red pigments called phy- cobilins , which mask ...
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The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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