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020			_a9781266150814 _qpaperback
040			_beng _cHNU _erda
082			_223 _3GC _a578.77 C27 _b2024
100			_aCastro, Peter, _eauthor.
245			_aMarine biology / _cPeter Castro, Ph.,D., California, State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Michael E. Huber, Ph.D., Global Coastal Strategies, Australia, authors, William C. Ober, M.D., Washington and Lee University and Claire E. Ober, B.A., R.N., illustrators.
250			_aTwelfth edition. International student edition.
264			_aNew York, NY, USA : _bMcGraw Hill LLC, _c2024.
300			_axiv, 479 pages : _b illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; _c28 cm
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505			_aChapter 1 The Science of Marine Biology Chapter 2 The Sea Floor Chapter 3 Chemical and Physical Features of 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
520			_aMarine 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
521			_aCAS _bBachelor of Science in Biology
546			_aIn English
650			_aMarine biology.
700			_aHuber, Michael E., _eauthor.
700			_aOber, William C., _eillustrator.
700			_aOber, Claire E., _eillustrator.
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