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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... ( Figure 5-18 ; see also Figure 12-27 ) . Another large kelp is Pelagophycus ( see Figures 12-24 and 12-27 ) . It is similar to the bullwhip kelp , but it has impressive antlerlike branches . The giant kelp , Macrocystis , is indeed the ...
... ( Figure 5-18 ; see also Figure 12-27 ) . Another large kelp is Pelagophycus ( see Figures 12-24 and 12-27 ) . It is similar to the bullwhip kelp , but it has impressive antlerlike branches . The giant kelp , Macrocystis , is indeed the ...
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... ( Figure 13-28 ) . atom The smallest unit into which an element can be divided and still retain its properties . ATP ( adenosine triphosphate ) A three - phosphate molecule that stores energy and releases it by converting itself into ADP ...
... ( Figure 13-28 ) . atom The smallest unit into which an element can be divided and still retain its properties . ATP ( adenosine triphosphate ) A three - phosphate molecule that stores energy and releases it by converting itself into ADP ...
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... ( Figure 6-35 ) . copulation The sexual union undertaken to transfer gametes . coral knoll ( or pinnacle ) A column of coral within the lagoon of an atoll ( Figure 13-28 ) . coral reef The massive deposition of calcium carbonate by the ...
... ( Figure 6-35 ) . copulation The sexual union undertaken to transfer gametes . coral knoll ( or pinnacle ) A column of coral within the lagoon of an atoll ( Figure 13-28 ) . coral reef The massive deposition of calcium carbonate by the ...
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The Sea Floor | 22 |
Chemical and Physical Features | 51 |
Part Life in the Marine | 85 |
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