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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... surface layer is relatively thin . The intermediate layer , the region of the main thermocline , is a transition between the surface layer and the cold , deep , and bottom layers . The intermediate layer lies below the surface layer to ...
... surface layer is relatively thin . The intermediate layer , the region of the main thermocline , is a transition between the surface layer and the cold , deep , and bottom layers . The intermediate layer lies below the surface layer to ...
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... surface None Tissue Radial No Incomplete Body surface None Radial No Incomplete Body surface None Bilateral No Incomplete or absent Body surface None Bilateral No Complete Body surface Closed Bilateral No Complete Body surface None ...
... surface None Tissue Radial No Incomplete Body surface None Radial No Incomplete Body surface None Bilateral No Incomplete or absent Body surface None Bilateral No Complete Body surface Closed Bilateral No Complete Body surface None ...
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... surface waters are poor in nutri- ents , and phytoplankton growth is nutrient- limited . Deep waters are high in nutrients because of the rain of organic particles from the surface . The phytoplankton that support epipelagic food webs ...
... surface waters are poor in nutri- ents , and phytoplankton growth is nutrient- limited . Deep waters are high in nutrients because of the rain of organic particles from the surface . The phytoplankton that support epipelagic food webs ...
Contents
The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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