Introduction to the Biology of Marine LifeThis textbook examines selected groups of marine organisms within a framework of basic biological principles and processes. With attention to taxonomic, evolutionary, ecological, behavioral, and physiological aspects of biological study, the book contains chapters on habitat, patterns of association, phytoplankton, marine plants, protozoans and inv |
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... 11 The Deep - Sea Floor ..... 12 Marine Birds and Mammals in Polar Seas .. 13 Harvesting Living Marine Resources 334 354 382 Selected References ..... Glossary ... .409 423 Index ..... 431 Michael Van Wort / ORA / NESDIS / NOAA .
... 11 The Deep - Sea Floor ..... 12 Marine Birds and Mammals in Polar Seas .. 13 Harvesting Living Marine Resources 334 354 382 Selected References ..... Glossary ... .409 423 Index ..... 431 Michael Van Wort / ORA / NESDIS / NOAA .
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... Mammals 54 Phytoplankton .... ..66 3.1 Phytoplankton Groups ... 67 Cyanobacteria 68 Chrysophyta 68 3.3 3.2 Dinophyta 73 Other Phytoplankton 76 Adaptations for a Planktonic Existence .. Size 77 Sinking 78 Adjustments to Unfavorable ...
... Mammals 54 Phytoplankton .... ..66 3.1 Phytoplankton Groups ... 67 Cyanobacteria 68 Chrysophyta 68 3.3 3.2 Dinophyta 73 Other Phytoplankton 76 Adaptations for a Planktonic Existence .. Size 77 Sinking 78 Adjustments to Unfavorable ...
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... Progress : A Surprising Result of Wetland Loss 197 9.3 Some Tropical Marine Tetrapods . 280 Tropical Marine Reptiles 281 Mammalian Grazers of Sea Grasses 286 Study Guide 287 Research in Progress : Threats. viii CONTENTS.
... Progress : A Surprising Result of Wetland Loss 197 9.3 Some Tropical Marine Tetrapods . 280 Tropical Marine Reptiles 281 Mammalian Grazers of Sea Grasses 286 Study Guide 287 Research in Progress : Threats. viii CONTENTS.
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... Mammals in Polar Seas .... 354 Body Shape 309 Speed 309 12.1 The Arctic ...... ... 357 Schooling 314 Arctic Mammals 357 Migration 316 Examples of Extensive Ocean Migrations 316 Example of Migration Integrating Feeding and Reproduction ...
... Mammals in Polar Seas .... 354 Body Shape 309 Speed 309 12.1 The Arctic ...... ... 357 Schooling 314 Arctic Mammals 357 Migration 316 Examples of Extensive Ocean Migrations 316 Example of Migration Integrating Feeding and Reproduction ...
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Contents
The Ocean as a Habitat | 16 |
Patterns of Associations | 42 |
Photodisc | 53 |
Food Chains and Food Webs | 57 |
Phytoplankton | 66 |
Primary Production in the Sea | 79 |
Study Guide | 95 |
Marine Plants | 98 |
Tropical and Subtropical Shallow Seas | 252 |
Anatomy and Growth | 254 |
Reproduction in Corals | 261 |
Open Oceans | 290 |
The DeepSea Floor | 334 |
Marine Birds and Mammals in Polar Seas | 354 |
Marine Birds and Mammals | 355 |
Migration 316 | 363 |
Structural Features of Seaweeds | 105 |
4 | 114 |
Oceanography from | 123 |
Marine Protozoans and Invertebrates | 124 |
Marine Protozoans | 126 |
4 | 135 |
Marine Vertebrates | 156 |
Estuaries | 194 |
Mudflats | 204 |
Temperate Coastal Seas | 218 |
Example of Migration Integrating | 369 |
Harvesting Living Marine Resources | 382 |
Floor | 388 |
Harvesting Living Marine | 394 |
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Glossary | 423 |
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