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PublisherMcgraw-Hill Education

ISBN-100078023068

ISBN-139780078023064

eBay Product ID (ePID)219741550

Product Key Features

Number of Pages480 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMarine Biology

Publication Year2015

SubjectLife Sciences / Marine Biology

TypeTextbook

AuthorPeter Castro, Michael E. Huber

Subject AreaScience

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight42.6 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width9.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number10

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2015-011046

Dewey Edition23/eng/20221007

Grade FromCollege Freshman

IllustratedYes

Grade ToCollege Freshman

Dewey Decimal578.77

Table Of ContentChapter 1 The Science of Marine Biology Chapter 2 The Sea Floor Chapter 3 Chemical and Physical Features of Seawater and the World Ocean Chapter 4 Fundamentals of Biology Chapter 5 The Microbial World Chapter 6 Multicellular Primary Producers: Seaweeds and Plants Chapter 7 Marine Animals Without a Backbone Chapter 8 Marine Fishes Chapter 9 Marine Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals Chapter 10 An Introduction to Marine Ecology Chapter 11 Between the Tides Chapter 12 Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the Sea Chapter 13 Life on the Continental Shelf Chapter 14 Coral Reefs Chapter 15 Life Near the Surface Chapter 16 The Ocean Depths Chapter 17 Resources from the Sea Chapter 18 The Impact of Humans on the Marine Environment

SynopsisMarine 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.

LC Classification NumberQH91.C37 2016