Marine BiologyThe new, sixth edition of Marine Biology covers the basics of marine biology and takes a global, non-regional perspective, emphasizing that the world's oceans and seas are an integrated system that cannot be understood by looking in any one person's own backyard. For many students this is a new perspective. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors. |
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Page 220
... breed . Many species migrate and congregate in specific breeding grounds , as in the salmon and freshwater eels previously discussed . Sharks are usually " loners " but may come together during the breeding season . Many of them appear ...
... breed . Many species migrate and congregate in specific breeding grounds , as in the salmon and freshwater eels previously discussed . Sharks are usually " loners " but may come together during the breeding season . Many of them appear ...
Page 230
... breeding in one area differs from the DNA of turtles breeding in other sites . It thus appears that turtles keep returning to the same place generation after generation . Copulating pairs are often seen offshore , but only females ...
... breeding in one area differs from the DNA of turtles breeding in other sites . It thus appears that turtles keep returning to the same place generation after generation . Copulating pairs are often seen offshore , but only females ...
Page 256
... breeds with only one female . This is not true of sea lions , fur seals , and elephant seals . During the breeding season the males of these species , who are much bigger and heavier than females , come ashore and establish breeding ...
... breeds with only one female . This is not true of sea lions , fur seals , and elephant seals . During the breeding season the males of these species , who are much bigger and heavier than females , come ashore and establish breeding ...
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The Sea Floor | 22 |
Chemical and Physical Features | 51 |
Part Life in the Marine | 85 |
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