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 175
... crabs , which are not " true " crabs , are also scaven- gers . They hide a long , soft abdomen in empty shells . Some hermit crabs cover their shells with sea anemones or sponges for added protection and camouflage . One type , however ...
... crabs , which are not " true " crabs , are also scaven- gers . They hide a long , soft abdomen in empty shells . Some hermit crabs cover their shells with sea anemones or sponges for added protection and camouflage . One type , however ...
Page 176
... crabs ( above ) and larger and U - shaped in females . This is the mangrove crab ( Scylla serrata ) . Figure 6-44 Courtship behavior can be especially elaborate in decapod crus- taceans . Male fiddler crabs ( Uca ) , for instance , have ...
... crabs ( above ) and larger and U - shaped in females . This is the mangrove crab ( Scylla serrata ) . Figure 6-44 Courtship behavior can be especially elaborate in decapod crus- taceans . Male fiddler crabs ( Uca ) , for instance , have ...
Page 356
... Crabs are common predators and scavengers in soft bottoms . Examples are the blue crab ( Cal- linectes sapidus ) and other swimming crabs ( Portunus ) , the lady crab ( Ovali- pes ocellatus ) , and the many species that partially bury ...
... Crabs are common predators and scavengers in soft bottoms . Examples are the blue crab ( Cal- linectes sapidus ) and other swimming crabs ( Portunus ) , the lady crab ( Ovali- pes ocellatus ) , and the many species that partially bury ...
Contents
The Sea Floor | 22 |
Chemical and Physical Features | 51 |
Part Life in the Marine | 85 |
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