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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... color Rich in iron and magnesium CONTINENTAL CRUST Density about 2.7 g / cm3 20 to 50 km thick Can be very old Light in color Rich in sodium , potassium , calcium , and aluminum core . It is thought that the motion of the liquid ...
... color Rich in iron and magnesium CONTINENTAL CRUST Density about 2.7 g / cm3 20 to 50 km thick Can be very old Light in color Rich in sodium , potassium , calcium , and aluminum core . It is thought that the motion of the liquid ...
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... colors in combination . with pigments ( Figure 7-11 , E ) . Colors can tell us a lot about fishes . Some change color with their mood or reproductive condition . They may also use color to advertise themselves , known as warning ...
... colors in combination . with pigments ( Figure 7-11 , E ) . Colors can tell us a lot about fishes . Some change color with their mood or reproductive condition . They may also use color to advertise themselves , known as warning ...
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... color of its shell can also help a snail to tolerate high temperatures . Snails that are regularly subjected to extreme high temperatures tend to be light in color . The light color helps reflect sunlight so that the snail does not ...
... color of its shell can also help a snail to tolerate high temperatures . Snails that are regularly subjected to extreme high temperatures tend to be light in color . The light color helps reflect sunlight so that the snail does not ...
Contents
The Sea Floor | 22 |
Chemical and Physical Features | 51 |
Part Life in the Marine | 85 |
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