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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Peter Castro, Michael E. Huber. Continental rise FIGURE 2.17 An idealized continental margin consists of a continental shelf , continental slope , and a continental rise . Seaward of the continental rise lies the deep - sea floor , or ...
Peter Castro, Michael E. Huber. Continental rise FIGURE 2.17 An idealized continental margin consists of a continental shelf , continental slope , and a continental rise . Seaward of the continental rise lies the deep - sea floor , or ...
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... Continental rise FIGURE 2.20 The opposite sides of South America have very different continental margins . The leading edge , or west coast , is colliding with the Nazca Plate . It has a narrow shelf and steep slope and has a trench ...
... Continental rise FIGURE 2.20 The opposite sides of South America have very different continental margins . The leading edge , or west coast , is colliding with the Nazca Plate . It has a narrow shelf and steep slope and has a trench ...
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... continental drift The movement of continental masses on the surface of the earth . continental margin The edge of a continent ; the zone between a continent and the deep - sea floor ( Fig . 2.17 ) . Also see active and passive ...
... continental drift The movement of continental masses on the surface of the earth . continental margin The edge of a continent ; the zone between a continent and the deep - sea floor ( Fig . 2.17 ) . Also see active and passive ...
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The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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