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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Page 76
... Group of organisms of the same species that occur together A single organism A group of organs that work in cooperation Tissues organized into structures Groups of cells specialized for the same function that are bound together ...
... Group of organisms of the same species that occur together A single organism A group of organs that work in cooperation Tissues organized into structures Groups of cells specialized for the same function that are bound together ...
Page 99
... groups of microbes remained undiscovered for a long time . Most archaea , for instance , have been known only since the 1970s . Certainly , other groups remain to be discovered . The minute prokaryotic cells of bacteria and archaea and ...
... groups of microbes remained undiscovered for a long time . Most archaea , for instance , have been known only since the 1970s . Certainly , other groups remain to be discovered . The minute prokaryotic cells of bacteria and archaea and ...
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... groups recently discovered in the photosynthetic picoplankton . A very poorly known group called prochlorophytes , which are sometimes classified as separate from cyanobacteria , are probably the most abundant and may account for as ...
... groups recently discovered in the photosynthetic picoplankton . A very poorly known group called prochlorophytes , which are sometimes classified as separate from cyanobacteria , are probably the most abundant and may account for as ...
Contents
The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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