Marine Biomes
Author | : Susan L. Woodward |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2008-09-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780313087462 |
ISBN-13 | : 0313087466 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Download or read book Marine Biomes written by Susan L. Woodward and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.