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Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology,Used
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Widely regarded as the most captivating, accessible, and comprehensive text for undergraduate marine biology courses, Jeffrey S. Levinton's Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology, Third Edition, examines marine biology from a unique global and evolutionary perspective. Written in a clear, conversational style, this highly acclaimed volume emphasizes the principles and processes that underlieand unifyvastly different marine communities.NEW TO THE THIRD EDITIONBL FullColor Format: Captures the vibrancy of marine environments in a stunning new fullcolor presentation. Features photographs from the world's finest marine biologists and more than sixty new line drawings. All color images are integrated directly into the body of the text.BL More RealWorld Applications: Presents many new 'Hot Topics in Marine Biology' essays, each highlighting new developments and realworld applications. Also includes engaging discussions of human impacts on oceans, fisheries, and global climate change.BL Current and Expanded Topics: Places students on the cuttingedge with the latest in marine biology research, including updated coverage of molecular biology, the coral reef crisis, deep sea biology, bioluminescence, polar oceans, remote sensing techniques, overfishing, microbiology, and ocean warming and acidification.BL Enhanced Pedagogy: Concludes each chapter with a bulleted 'Chapter Summary'an entirely new feature of this edition. 'Going Deeper' text boxes provide students with opportunities for further exploration. Fullsentence summary statements begin each chapter section, keeping students focused on the 'big picture' as they read.COMPANION WEBSITEMaintained by the author, this comprehensive tool provides a multitude of aids for students and instructors.Student ResourcesBL 'Marine Biology Explorations': An interactive tour that guides students through nine different marine habitats. Features more than 450 annotated photographs!BL News Updates: Recent breakthroughs and news from the fieldBL Extensive Web Links: Useful links to websites containing research literature and career information, as well as links to worldwide marine laboratory sitesBL Summary and Review Aids (also available in the text)Instructor Resources (available to adopters of the text and passwordprotected)BL Downloadable Electronic Images: All illustrations from the text available for lecture preparationBL PowerPoint Lecture Notes: More than 400 lecture notes slides, all organized by chapterBL Test Bank*: Approximately 400 questionswritten by the authorin editable Microsoft Word files (*available only on the Instructor's Resource CDROM: contact your Oxford University Press sales representative for details)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology? A: The book examines marine biology from a global and evolutionary perspective, emphasizing the principles and processes that unify diverse marine communities.
- Q: How is the third edition of this book different from previous editions? A: The third edition features a new full-color format, more real-world applications, current topics in marine biology research, and enhanced pedagogy, including chapter summaries and exploration opportunities.
- Q: Who is the author of Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology? A: The book is authored by Jeffrey S. Levinton, a well-regarded figure in the field of marine biology.
- Q: What type of resources are available on the companion website? A: The companion website offers student resources like interactive tours, news updates, extensive web links, and instructor resources, including downloadable images and PowerPoint lecture notes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate courses? A: Yes, it is widely regarded as an accessible and comprehensive text for undergraduate marine biology courses.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in this edition? A: Key topics include molecular biology, coral reef crises, deep sea biology, bioluminescence, and the impacts of climate change on oceans.
- Q: How many pages does Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology have? A: The book contains 640 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of marine biology.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability for frequent use.
- Q: When was the third edition published? A: The third edition was published on December 2, 2008.
- Q: What is included in the instructor resources? A: Instructor resources include downloadable electronic images, PowerPoint lecture notes, and a test bank with approximately 400 questions.