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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... PLANTS The 250,000 species of flowering plants , or angiosperms ( division Mag- noliophyta ) , are the dominant plants on land . Like other groups of land plants ( ferns , conifers , and other groups ) they have true leaves , stems ...
... PLANTS The 250,000 species of flowering plants , or angiosperms ( division Mag- noliophyta ) , are the dominant plants on land . Like other groups of land plants ( ferns , conifers , and other groups ) they have true leaves , stems ...
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... Plants The cordgrasses ( species of Spartina ; see Fig . 12.7 ) are true members of the grass family . They are not really marine species , but rather land plants tolerant of salt . Un- like seagrasses , which are true marine species ...
... Plants The cordgrasses ( species of Spartina ; see Fig . 12.7 ) are true members of the grass family . They are not really marine species , but rather land plants tolerant of salt . Un- like seagrasses , which are true marine species ...
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... plants in An oyster reef formed by the eastern oyster ( Crassostrea. FIGURE 12.7 Cordgrass ( Spartina ) is an ... plants must also handle salinity variations . Grasses and other salt- marsh plants are land plants that have de- veloped ...
... plants in An oyster reef formed by the eastern oyster ( Crassostrea. FIGURE 12.7 Cordgrass ( Spartina ) is an ... plants must also handle salinity variations . Grasses and other salt- marsh plants are land plants that have de- veloped ...
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The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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