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Elements of Marine Ecology : An Introductory Course by R. V. Tait (2011, Trade Paperback)
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This textbook titled "Elements of Marine Ecology: An Introductory Course" is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the subject area of marine ecology. The author, R. V. Tait, covers a wide range of topics in this book, including the introduction to marine ecology, non-classifiable science, and life sciences/ecology. The book is published by Springer New York and is available in trade paperback format with a length of 9 inches and a width of 6 inches. It has a total of 327 pages, including VIII pages of introduction. The book is written in English and is suitable for anyone interested in the subject area of marine ecology. See Photos
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer New York
ISBN-101461382998
ISBN-139781461382997
eBay Product ID (ePID)235406827
Product Key Features
Number of PagesVIII, 327 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameElements of Marine Ecology : an Introductory Course
Publication Year2011
SubjectLife Sciences / Ecology
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaNon-Classifiable, Science
AuthorR. V. Tait
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight17.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition18
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal574.92
Table Of Content1 The Oceans.- Extent and Depth.- Ocean Currents.- Ecological Aspects of the Marine Environment.- Elementary Classification of the Marine Environment.- 2 Marine Plankton.- Definitions.- Marine Phytoplankton.- Marine Zooplankton.- 3 Measuring and Sampling.- I Oceanographic Data.- II Biological Sampling.- III Underwater Observations.- 4 Some Parameters of the Environment.- Temperature.- Composition of Sea-water.- Specific Gravity and Pressure.- Illumination.- Currents.- 5 Organic Production in the Sea.- The Organic Food Cycle.- Measurements of Organic Production.- Some Factors Regulating Production.- Ocean Seasons.- Some Mathematical Models.- Geographical Differences of Fertility.- 6 The Sea Bottom.- The Substrate.- Benthic Populations.- 7 The Sea-Shore.- Tides.- Waves.- The Evolution of Coastlines.- Some Problems of Shore Life.- Food Sources.- Zonation.- Fitting the Shore Environment.- Rocky Shores.- Sandy Shores.- Estuaries.- 8 Sea Fisheries.- Fishing methods.- The Biology of some Food Fishes.- The Overfishing Problem.- Fishery Research.- The Regulation of Fisheries.- Increasing the Production of Food from the Sea.- 9 Energy Relationships of Marine Production.- Primary Production.- The Grazing Chain.- The Detritus Chain.- The Energy Balance Sheet.- Conclusion.- Appendix 1 Suggested Topics for Further Study and Class Discussion or Written Work.- Appendix 2 Summary of Laboratory Exercises.- Appendix 3 Synopsis of a Field Course.- Abundance Scale for Intertidal Organisms.- Appendix 4 Supplementary Readings.- Appendix 5 Metric Units of Measurement and their Conversion.
SynopsisThe widening interest in marine biology has led to the establishment of an increasing number of school and undergraduate courses in the subject. There are many books on various aspects of marine biology which students can read with advantage, but few that are suitable as introductory reading at the commencement of studies. This book has been compiled primarily as an aid for zoology students at the start of a special course on marine biology. The text is an introduction to the author's annual course for undergraduates. The aim has been a concise presentation of information and ideas over the general field of marine ecology, with guidance on the selection of more advanced reading. The sources of further information given at the end of each chapter have been chosen as far as possible from books and journals to which students should have reasonably easy access. These lists provide a selection of additional reading which starts at an elementary level and be comes more advanced as the course proceeds. Students entering the author's course are usually in their third under graduate year, and a general knowledge of the phyla is therefore assumed., The widening interest in marine biology has led to the establishment of an increasing number of school and undergraduate courses in the subject. There are many books on various aspects of marine biology which students can read with advantage, but few that are suitable as introductory reading at the commencement of studies. This book has been compiled primarily as an aid for zoology students at the start of a special course on marine biology. The text is an introduction to the author's annual course for undergraduates. The aim has been a concise presentation of information and ideas over the general field of marine ecology, with guidance on the selection of more advanced reading. The sources of further information given at the end of each chapter have been chosen as far as possible from books and journals to which students should have reasonably easy access. These lists provide a selection of additional reading which starts at an elementary level and be- comes more advanced as the course proceeds. Students entering the author's course are usually in their third under- graduate year, and a general knowledge of the phyla is therefore assumed.
LC Classification NumberQH540-549.5
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