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Susan L. Woodward
Book Code: GR4001
ISBN: 0-313-34001-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34001-7
232 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 9/30/2008
List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)
Availability: Not yet published. (Estimated publication date, 9/30/2008)
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
Subjects:
Description: 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.
    • Table of Contents:
    • Preface
    • How to use this book
    • The use of scientific names
    • Chapter 1. Introduction to the Ocean Environment
    • Chapter 2. Coast Biome
    • Chapter 3. Continental Shelf Biome.
    • Chapter 4. Deep Sea Biome
    • Glossary
    • Bibliography
    LC Card Number: 2008027512
    LCC Class: QH541
    Dewey Class: 577
    PDF Catalogs:
    Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
    PDF Brochures:
    Biomes Brochure.pdf
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