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Marine biomes
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Marine biomes

Author: Susan L Woodward
Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2008.
Series: Greenwood guides to biomes of the world
Edition/Format: Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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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, an Read more...

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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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