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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... earth is divided into the core , mantle , and crust . The core is subdivided into the solid inner core and the liquid outer core . The mantle is also subdivided into upper and lower layers . The very upper layer of the upper mantle is ...
... earth is divided into the core , mantle , and crust . The core is subdivided into the solid inner core and the liquid outer core . The mantle is also subdivided into upper and lower layers . The very upper layer of the upper mantle is ...
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... earth's climate and ocean currents . The climate of the earth in the past can also be determined by the chemical composition of the microfossils . By vari- ous methods including carbon dating , a procedure in which the ratios of ...
... earth's climate and ocean currents . The climate of the earth in the past can also be determined by the chemical composition of the microfossils . By vari- ous methods including carbon dating , a procedure in which the ratios of ...
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... earth Earth's rotation is affected by a mixture of waves coming from many different places , generated by winds of different speeds blowing in different directions for different lengths of time . When the crests of two waves collide ...
... earth Earth's rotation is affected by a mixture of waves coming from many different places , generated by winds of different speeds blowing in different directions for different lengths of time . When the crests of two waves collide ...
Contents
The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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