Marine Biology

10 ed
ISBN: 978-0-07-802306-4
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Buch, Englisch, 480 Seiten, Format (B × H): 235 mm x 284 mm, Gewicht: 1223 g

Reihe: Botany, Zoology, Ecology and Evolution

Marine 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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Castro, Peter

Huber, Michael

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 The Science of Marine BiologyChapter 2 The Sea FloorChapter 3 Chemical and Physical Features of Seawater and the World OceanChapter 4 Fundamentals of BiologyChapter 5 The Microbial WorldChapter 6 Multicellular Primary Producers: Seaweeds and PlantsChapter 7 Marine Animals Without a BackboneChapter 8 Marine FishesChapter 9 Marine Reptiles, Birds, and MammalsChapter 10 An Introduction to Marine EcologyChapter 11 Between the TidesChapter 12 Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the SeaChapter 13 Life on the Continental ShelfChapter 14 Coral ReefsChapter 15 Life Near the SurfaceChapter 16 The Ocean DepthsChapter 17 Resources from the SeaChapter 18 The Impact of Humans on the Marine Environment

Über Autor(innen)

Castro, Peter
Peter Castro a Professor of Biological Sciences at the California State Polytechnic University.

Huber, Michael
Michael E. Huber a Chair of GESAMP (Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection).