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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... mouth is on the bottom and the anus on top . The plates that make up the test can be seen in a sea urchin cleaned of spines and tissue . Bands of pores along the ambulacral grooves cor- respond to the bands of tube feet . Sea urchins ...
... mouth is on the bottom and the anus on top . The plates that make up the test can be seen in a sea urchin cleaned of spines and tissue . Bands of pores along the ambulacral grooves cor- respond to the bands of tube feet . Sea urchins ...
Page 163
... mouth to tear off chunks of prey . Most bony fishes , however , swallow their prey whole . ( 6 ) Many butterflyfishes ( Chaetodon ) use a long snout and small mouth to feed on very small prey . ( c ) The extremely protrusible mouth of ...
... mouth to tear off chunks of prey . Most bony fishes , however , swallow their prey whole . ( 6 ) Many butterflyfishes ( Chaetodon ) use a long snout and small mouth to feed on very small prey . ( c ) The extremely protrusible mouth of ...
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... Mouth Buccal cavity Gill Operculum ( gill cover ) Water Water Mouth Pharynx slits of cartilaginous fishes is modified into spiracles , a pair of round openings just behind the eyes . The spiracles are lo- cated on the dorsal surface of ...
... Mouth Buccal cavity Gill Operculum ( gill cover ) Water Water Mouth Pharynx slits of cartilaginous fishes is modified into spiracles , a pair of round openings just behind the eyes . The spiracles are lo- cated on the dorsal surface of ...
Contents
The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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