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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... Feeding Sharks are carnivores , but in contrast to typical carnivores , which capture smaller prey , some sharks feed by taking bites from prey larger than themselves . For this they use their formidable jaws coupled with shaking of the ...
... Feeding Sharks are carnivores , but in contrast to typical carnivores , which capture smaller prey , some sharks feed by taking bites from prey larger than themselves . For this they use their formidable jaws coupled with shaking of the ...
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... feed mostly on krill . Penguins have strong beaks , a characteristic of seabirds that feed on fish and large plankton like krill ( Fig . 9.7b ) . Some species migrate seasonally between feed- ing grounds at sea and nesting areas on land ...
... feed mostly on krill . Penguins have strong beaks , a characteristic of seabirds that feed on fish and large plankton like krill ( Fig . 9.7b ) . Some species migrate seasonally between feed- ing grounds at sea and nesting areas on land ...
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... feed- ers have trouble feeding at low tide . Many mobile animals in the rocky inter- tidal are grazers that scrape algae , bacte- ria , and other food from the rocks . Others are predators and move over the rocks in search of prey . At ...
... feed- ers have trouble feeding at low tide . Many mobile animals in the rocky inter- tidal are grazers that scrape algae , bacte- ria , and other food from the rocks . Others are predators and move over the rocks in search of prey . At ...
Contents
The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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