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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... sea floor ( Fig . 2.8 ) . The stripes run parallel to the mid - ocean ridge and represent zones in which the rocks on the sea floor alternate between normal and reversed magnetiza- tion . The bands are symmetric around the ridge , so ...
... sea floor ( Fig . 2.8 ) . The stripes run parallel to the mid - ocean ridge and represent zones in which the rocks on the sea floor alternate between normal and reversed magnetiza- tion . The bands are symmetric around the ridge , so ...
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... sea floor , or abyssal plain . These basic features vary from place to place . The Monterey Canyon originates less than 1 km ( 0.6 mi ) off Moss Landing in Monterey Bay , California , and extends offshore for about 175 km ( 110 mi ) ...
... sea floor , or abyssal plain . These basic features vary from place to place . The Monterey Canyon originates less than 1 km ( 0.6 mi ) off Moss Landing in Monterey Bay , California , and extends offshore for about 175 km ( 110 mi ) ...
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... sea organisms . The ab- sence of a functional swim bladder in most deep ... the ocean . Hydrostatic pressure is great in the deep sea and partially controls ... FLOOR The floor of the deep sea shares many characteristics with the pelagic ...
... sea organisms . The ab- sence of a functional swim bladder in most deep ... the ocean . Hydrostatic pressure is great in the deep sea and partially controls ... FLOOR The floor of the deep sea shares many characteristics with the pelagic ...
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The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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