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An introduction to marine ecology

This established textbook continues to provide a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to marine ecological concepts and processes. Based on a wealth of international teaching expertise, An Introduction to Marine Ecology is written to be the basis for an entire undergraduate course in marine bi...

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Main Authors: Barnes, R. S. K. Richard Stephen Kent
Group Author: Hughes, R. N
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Edition: 3rd ed.
Subjects:
Marine ecology
NATURE > Animals > Marine Life
Écologie marine
Mariene ecologie
Electronic books
Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444313284
Summary: This established textbook continues to provide a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to marine ecological concepts and processes. Based on a wealth of international teaching expertise, An Introduction to Marine Ecology is written to be the basis for an entire undergraduate course in marine biology or ecology. It covers the trophic, environmental and competitive interactions of marine organisms, and the effects of these on the productivity, dynamics and structure of marine systems. The strength of the book lies in its discussion of core topics which remains at the heart of the majority
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (vii, 286 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-269) and index.
ISBN: 0632060581
9780632060580
9781444313277
1444313274
9781444313284
1444313282
Index Number: QH541
CLC: Q178.53
Contents: An Introduction to Marine Ecology, THIRD EDITION; Contents; Preface; 1: The nature and global distribution of marine organisms, habitats and productivity; 2: The planktonic system of surface waters; 3: The benthos of continental shelf and littoral sediments; 4: Salt-marshes, mangrove-swamps and sea-grass meadows; 5: Rocky shores and kelp forests; 6: Coral reefs; 7: Pelagic and benthic systems of the deep sea; 8: Fish and other nekton; 9: Ecology of life histories; 10: Speciation and biogeography; 11: The marine ecosystem as a functional whole; 12: Human interference and conservation.

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