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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... epipelagic an- imals , or for that matter any animals , are related to the need to find food and at the same time avoid being eaten . In compari- son with other marine environments , the need to adapt to predation , whether as predator ...
... epipelagic an- imals , or for that matter any animals , are related to the need to find food and at the same time avoid being eaten . In compari- son with other marine environments , the need to adapt to predation , whether as predator ...
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... epipelagic predators . Swimming : The Need for Speed Protective coloration or not , the keen senses of epipelagic predators enable them to find their prey . When this hap- pens the prey's only hope is to flee , be- cause there are no ...
... epipelagic predators . Swimming : The Need for Speed Protective coloration or not , the keen senses of epipelagic predators enable them to find their prey . When this hap- pens the prey's only hope is to flee , be- cause there are no ...
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... Epipelagic herbivores convert more than 20 % of the energy de- rived from phytoplankton into growth . Epipelagic carnivores , too , are more than 10 % efficient , though not as efficient as the herbivores . Even with their high ...
... Epipelagic herbivores convert more than 20 % of the energy de- rived from phytoplankton into growth . Epipelagic carnivores , too , are more than 10 % efficient , though not as efficient as the herbivores . Even with their high ...
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The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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