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| Document Type: | Book |
|---|---|
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Susan L Woodward |
| ISBN: | 9780313340017 0313340013 9780313338403 031333840X |
| OCLC Number: | 193175303 |
| Description: | xii, 212 p. : ill. (some col.), maps l 27 cm. |
| Contents: | Preface -- How to use this book -- Use of scientific names -- 1: Introduction to the ocean environment -- 2: Coast biome -- 3: Continental shelf biome -- 4: Deep sea biome -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Series Title: | Greenwood guides to biomes of the world |
| Responsibility: | Susan L. Woodward. |
Abstract:
From the Publisher: This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: covers the saltwater biomes that exist along coastline, on the continental shelf, and the open sea, examining all aspects that define these biomes: Vegetation; Geographical Distribution; Challenges posed by the environment; Adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment; Conservation efforts; Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships. The volume includes a bibliography of accessible resources for further research.
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